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An Executive Recruiter’s Guide to Hiring Top Talent Step 1: Definition

Debbie Harper — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:23 +0000

“If you don’t know what you’re looking for how will you know when you’ve found it?” The ultimate success of a project can be traced to preparation and planning. In this post we’ll define three crucial aspects that lay the groundwork of a successful search project. The Job: Defining Successful Performance The Flow: Detailing the [...]

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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 [...]

The Rise of the Written Interview

Debbie Harper — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:10:27 +0000

You thought you were done writing essays when you graduated from school, didn’t you? Think again. More and more frequently our clients are requesting writing samples from all candidates, not just those being considered for a formal communications role.

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.

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.

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #9

Debbie Harper — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:09:14 +0000

#9. Outline your background from a feature/ benefit perspective. How will your experience benefit a new firm? Be prepared to give examples - short stories to illustrate your accomplishments.

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #8

Debbie Harper — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:53:00 +0000

#8. Compile documentation that will verify your accomplishments and business impact, recognition awards, promotions and reviews.

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #7

Debbie Harper — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:11:53 +0000

#7. Update (or create) a LinkedIn profile and put a plan in place to build your network as quickly as possible. Check out your profile on Zoominfo. LinkedIn is by far the largest business networking site. Zoominfo is one of the most popular business research sites.There are many other networking sites out there. Decide which you’re going to use and work them religiously. Your goal is to make it easy for people to find you .