Best Practices

Beware of Candidate Crushes

October 31, 2012 | Comment (0)

by Allyson Biegeleisen, Vice President of Client Searches

If you’re ever been involved in a hiring process for your organization, you can appreciate how hiring is a lot like a whirlwind romance. At the start, you have a vision for the perfect mate... Read More

Views from the Talent Pool: How Your Job Search is Like March Madness

March 20, 2012 | Comment (2)

by Kevin Flynn, Director of Recruitment and Candidate Services

Another season of March Madness is upon us. Since I’ve spent the majority of the last week either watching tournament games or interviewing candidates, I’ve started thinking how... Read More

Views from the Talent Pool: Stuff Interviewers Say

February 17, 2012 | Comment (0)

Interview settings can present challenging communication dynamics, even for the most experienced candidates. At times, it may seem like the interviewer is speaking in code.  Unlike the phenomenon on YouTube, it is rarely hilarious and often... Read More

Is Your Volunteer Experience on Your LinkedIn Profile?

November 18, 2011 | Comment (0)

Hiring managers care about your volunteer experience, according to a recent survey from LinkedIn.

Some 41% of nearly 2,000 professionals said that when evaluating candidates’ resumes, they consider volunteer experience to be equally as valuable... Read More

The Golden Rules of Interviewer Etiquette

October 19, 2011 | Comment (0)

Being a good interviewer is a lot like being a good party hostess. We took a nod from Miss Manners and came up with our own suggestions for interviewer etiquette:

1. Set a specific start and end time for the interview
. Put candidates at ease by... Read More

“It’s Not You, It’s Me”...3 Tips for Turning Down a Job Offer

June 08, 2011 | Comment (0)

By the end of any job search, receiving the perfect employment offer can be a welcome and rewarding experience.  However, sometimes you will receive a job offer that is not the right fit for you. Here are a few suggestions for how to turn down a... Read More

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