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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 [...]

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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.

Why You Didn’t Get the Job – Really

Debbie Harper — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:10:05 +0000

You interviewed for the perfect position. It was a perfect fit for you. You presented all of your qualifications in great detail. You told illuminating anecdotes that documented your achievements. You may even be the greatest candidate to have ever crossed their threshold. Yet you didn’t get the job. Why? The answer is simple - because it’s not about you. I know this sounds cold, but read on.

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

Oddball Interview Questions

Debbie Harper — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:19:33 +0000

The folks at glassdoor.com have compiled their list of 2009′s most unusual interview questions, and there are some doozies! My favorite is ”If you were a brick in a wall which brick would you be and why?” I’m fascinated with all the permutations of where and why. See all the questions at http://bit.ly/5Os9o8

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 – #26

Debbie Harper — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:43:55 +0000

#26. Check the status of your flex spending and health savings accounts. Maybe you need to schedule that lasix procedure before you leave?