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The Recession is Over … As a Retention Tool
Published on 2010-08-26 08:58:18
The recession is over … well, at least as a recruiting and retention tool for employers. If you are hiring, you can’t miss the pronounced shift in the DC job market. This year the power is shifting back to the job seekers. With the national economic news still looking dicey, how can this be happening? We explain it [...]
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Published on 2010-08-24 16:16:53
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards got it right. You can’t always get what you want. Especially in hiring. Especially now. Right now (in the DC job market) candidates are gaining the upper hand. Want proof? Look at the number of top performers who left your firm for another job. Next look at the number of candidates [...]
Needlessly Offensive Hiring Practices
Published on 2010-08-23 23:03:03
On a typical search we’ll review 200 – 500 resumes. Even with the right staff, finely honed processes, and a state-of-the-art applicant tracking system it’s a lot work. And hiring is all we do. So really, I understand when employers feel overwhelmed getting through a mountain of resumes unassisted. But far too many employers are needlessly hostile to their potential future employees. Not [...]
