A recent post, Congress to Employers: You’re not proctologists, drew a comment that reveals the dangerous new cracks in our employment system  — and hints at the problem employers need to address if the quality of hiring is to improve.
In a comment on that post, dated October 19, 2009 at 6:52 am, reader Nic says:
This to me [...]

In the previous post, we’re discussing how to commandeer a job interview so you can actually help an employer see how you’ll do the job. If the employer has a brain, you’ll get the job.
On that thread, readers Bonnie and Janet point out an interesting “policy” that many HR departments have. They don’t want you [...]

I continue to enjoy Mike Urbonas’s blog because the guy has an eye for bureaucracy masquerading as expertise. Got a problem landing the job you want? It’s probably because you’re listening to bad advice. Got a problem filling a key job in your organization? Make an executive decision, and start a war with the Human Resources [...]

While many companies take pride in how they interact with the professional community from which they recruit, others are clueless about the damage human resources (HR) departments inflict on their corporate image and reputation.
Sometimes a reader’s question reveals what’s wrong with Amercia’s employment system. This is one such story. In the June 23, 2009 edition of [...]

What really goes on in the room where job ads are written?
I saw a listing for a security specialist the other day. It listed a  bunch of high-level requirements and looked interesting, though I noticed they also said “heavy attention to detail.” Is that a  realistic expectation for someone who has a more strategic thinking mind?  Can you “pay [...]

Where do companies find the people they hire? (Hint: Dumpster diving is alive and well in Human Resources.)
4% come from Monster.com
3% come from CareerBuilder
1% come from HotJobs
These figures have not changed since these job boards have been online. 90% of companies surveyed have contracts with Monster.com. 80% with CareerBuilder.
60% of corporate recruiting budgets are spent [...]

In yesterday’s Career Journal (a publication of The Wall Street Journal), #1 of the Top Ten Stupid Interview Questions was once again dissected, analyzed, and solved.
What’s your greatest weakness?
In the annals of interviewing, we know a wag once offered the best answer ever heard — “Chocolate.” — and that’s when it was time to retire that corn-pone question [...]

In a recent edition of the Ask The Headhunter Newsletter, I discussed exit interviews — the cockroaches of the HR world. You just can’t get rid of ‘em, but you don’t wanna swallow one, either.
Ed Heron, a seasoned manager, submitted comments that I’d like to share with you. His perspective is sharp and on target. [...]

Ever wonder why companies take forever to make a hiring decision? You send in your resume, have an interview (or several), they tell you they like you, promise to get back to you in a few days… and a month later they still haven’t made a decision.
Travelodge seems to have come up with the solution: [...]