Let’s face it – the perception of recruiters by our customers (hiring managers, candidates, client customers) is often times not a great one. No matter how good you are, how many great placements you have made or how great a sourcer you may be, most of our customers think that they can do our job (or at the very least, have opinions on how they would do it...
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A recruiter’s job can be a bit of an odd conundrum. You’re there to help candidates find their dream job—but from the start, a lot of candidates don’t believe you’re on their side. They may see you as wanting to low-ball them on salary, or just as someone trying to fill a position as fast as possible without truly caring about their career goals. If the...
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There’s nothing illegal about wearing a speedo during an interview, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Similarly, the following interview questions are perfectly legal (unlike these discriminatory questions that’ll get you sued), but you should still think twice before asking them. Recruiting is a game of attraction that works both ways—you’re not just...
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First impression bias is the primary cause of most hiring mistakes. Why? Because when we feel good about someone right away, we tend...
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Lately, there’s been debate over how much interviews really matter. But for me, there’s no question. After eight years in talent...
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The sad truth is that in this day and age, most hiring managers consider the effort of making reference calls to be a waste of time....
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