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An Executive Recruiter’s Guide to Hiring Top Talent Step 2: Sourcing

Debbie Harper — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:00:53 +0000

Come out, come out wherever you are! We’ve defined what we’re looking for…now the fun starts! We get to go find them! We all want to hire the best person for the job. There’s a catch, though. At any point in time, and depending on whose statistics you’re reading, 10-20% of the workforce is actively pursuing new jobs. [...]

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An Executive Recruiter’s Guide to Hiring Top Talent

Debbie Harper — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:30:09 +0000

You can teach a turkey to climb a tree… But wouldn’t you rather start with a squirrel? Looking for Top Talent? It isn’t magic, it isn’t luck and it isn’t happenstance. Check out my recruiter’s guide… In business today we’re pushed to perform faster, better and more effectively. Hiring top talent is no different. We’re [...]

Are You Ready to Compete?

Debbie Harper — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:20:32 +0000

Dice.com saw a 35% increase in first quarter. eFinancialCareers was up 48%. Monster reported a 25% increase in bookings across all industries. What does this influx of job postings mean to you? It’s classic supply vs. demand. For the past several years companies could afford to be ultra choosy, often subjecting candidates to long and [...]

Hiring Mistakes – Vetting the Candidate

Debbie Harper — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:53:32 +0000

“But he was such a good fit on paper!” How many times have you heard that description of a failed hire? Unfortunately, the paper is only part of the story. It’s the person behind the paper that matters. The answers to three key questions will most often determine the success of a hire. CAN they [...]

What I Learned as a Yo Gabba Gabba Groupie – and how it can make your recruiting process stronger

Debbie Harper — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:58:52 +0000

I spent Thanksgiving week as a Yo Gabba Gabba Live! groupie. My son is a producer for the YGG Live show and couldn’t make it home so I joined him on the tour for the holiday. Unless you have small children or grandchildren you may not be familiar with Yo Gabba Gabba. Suffice it to say it’s like catnip to the under 5 set - and it was an eye opening experience for me! Producing a live show and producing an ongoing talent acquisition and recruiting process aren’t as different as one might think.

Good News on the Hiring Front

Debbie Harper — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:06:33 +0000

The tide may be turning for the Executive Employment Market. 64% of executive recruiters expect the executive employment market to improve during the next 6 months (the highest level since May 2008) 56% indicated they expect employers to leverage the current economic climate by “trading up” with new hires for existing management roles

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search

Debbie Harper — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:02:04 +0000

The New Year is traditionally a time of new beginnings, and if a rash of current surveys is to be believed, over 50% of the workforce - at all levels and across industries - will be seeking new career opportunities in the new year. Whether you’ll be actively looking or just want to be prepared when opportunity knocks, now is a great time to review the past year, document accomplishments and update your resume.

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #13

Debbie Harper — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:53:08 +0000

#13. Use a phone number that rolls to voicemail if you’re on the phone – you never want a busy signal. Use the same number on all of your job search documents and emails.

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #12

Debbie Harper — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:14:02 +0000

Always use an email signature with your complete contact information, including your email address and preferred phone number. It makes it easier for the recipient to grab the info.

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #10

Debbie Harper — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:46:54 +0000

#10. Update your resume. Make it heavy on quantifiable accomplishments. (See #8 & #9) Save it as “Your Name.doc” so the recipient can find it easily. Most resumes are scanned and parsed into a database so keep your formatting simple. Include relevant key words and phrases.