Recruiting Tip: How to Ask a Question
“Tell me about your biggest accomplishment…the thing you are most proud of….” It’s a normal question I’ve asked in many interviews. My...
Tips to Getting References
“What do you mean that jerk gave my name to you as a reference!? I’d deck him if I saw him.” I actually heard that comment years ago...
Age Discrimination More Prevalent Than Racial or Gender Bias?
Despite the various bursting bubbles, financial flame-outs and blood-curdling recessions, the challenges for employers seem to have...
Job Seekers: What's Your Online Reputation?
Go to www.bing.com and search for own name. Now do the same at Google.com. Try your name and job title together. Check out your images...
Avoiding Age Discrimination in Recruiting
"I think she is overqualified for the job." I have heard that phrase far too many times during interview debriefings. It tends to...
Three Steps to a Great Resume
Recruiters won’t read rambling resumes. The bulk of resumes I see daily say basically the same thing. As a recruiter, I will skip the...
Recruiting: The Art of Negotiation
I once consulted for an early-stage company CEO who loved negotiating salary deals with new hires. No matter what salary compromise or...
