A common question that is debated in recruiting circles revolves around what you should focus on when hiring. Should you focus on hiring for personality or skill?
Building a strong team of marketers starts with hiring – it can also be your downfall if you overlook the importance of recruiting the right people.
How much effort do you put into your job ads? If you are like many hiring managers and companies, you treat job ads like an afterthought and spend very little time.
Reading a resume will only tell you so much about a candidate. To really get a sense of what a marketer is all about and what they can offer, you need to bring them in for an interview
Even though hiring managers have the best of intentions, they often face barriers that prevent them from gaining access to the best candidates and hiring the right people.
Non-compete clauses are a common part of many employment contracts. They are in place to protect a company’s best interests and ensure trade secrets and confidential information don’t make their way to competitors when an employee departs. But are they really necessary anymore? Are they fair?
Top level marketing talent doesn’t stay on the market long – they are in high demand, and proactive companies act swiftly to ensure their company gets top job candidates before you do
