Tech Shoppers Beware: Don’t Buy Candidates From This Guy
As I head to InfluenceHR in two weeks to talk with HR vendors about how to sell into the space, I’m continually amazed by the tactics people use. I’m not a career salesperson, but I have spent quite a bit of time in the buyer’s seat, and now that I run a consulting firm, new business is constantly on my mind. So I understand quarterly goals, year-end stress and pressure to make numbers. But I’ll never understand why people think ...
Job Search Advice You Can’t Miss From Twitter + NPR
It’s that time of the year–THE busiest time for job searching. If you’re a job seeker, this is your Super Bowl, your Miss America, your World Cup. And just in time for your big, mecca moment, NPR and Twitter have pulled together a team of experts (including me!) to help you with your search.
Tips For Job Seekers: What Recruiters Don’t Want You To Know
As a talent strategy consultant and career coach, I tell clients all the time: “I get the other side of the equation.” Companies like that I am coaching job seekers, and job seekers like that I consult with talent acquisition teams at companies. Having a foot in both worlds means I don’t forget what it’s like on both sides of the aisle. It’s like recruiting bipartisanship. But every once in awhile, I take sides. And job seekers, this is for ...
QUIPS #1: Candidate Experience
Speaking and consulting with HR professionals, I often hear how hard it is to take best practices and actually implement them. The grand solutions shared at conferences and in whitepapers often come from companies with big staffs, big budgets and a supportive and forward-thinking HR team. What if that’s not you? What if you’re working exceptionally hard but starting from scratch? Maybe your company doesn’t have the money or the time and energy to focus on solving a problem in ...