Hiring Advice
The Golden Rules of Interviewer Etiquette
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
The Ups and Downs of Hiring
Our friends at Nonprofit HR Solutions recently released the results of the 2011 Nonprofit Employment Trends Survey. With responses from more than 450 nonprofit leaders and HR professionals, the survey reveals a somewhat mixed outlook for the year... Read More
Tweeting for Hiring Managers
Many corporate recruiters promote their openings and recruit candidates on Twitter. Is Twitter really an effective tool for filling open positions?
The debate is out as to whether Twitter is useful or distracting for hiring managers and... Read More
Millennials Heart Nonprofits
According to a recent article in the New York Times, millennials are seeking employment in the nonprofit sector more than ever before. Applications for AmeriCorps and Teach For America are reaching unprecedented highs. Recent college graduates who... Read More
Innovate This! Informational Interviews Lead to Talent Pipelines
What if your organization could connect with great talent, deepen its networks and promote its employer brand? There is one simple way to achieve these goals: informational interviews.
For New Profit Inc, a national venture philanthropy fund that... Read More
Innovate This! Referral Rewards Yield Big Results
For nonprofits with frequent recruitment needs, an employee referral program can be a valuable source of qualified candidates. What can organizations do to encourage their staff to tap into their personal networks and make referrals? It’s simple:... Read More
