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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
