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The Physics of Recruiting- Be A Magnet for Talent
If YOU (as the recruiter, HR, or hiring manager) are being the magnet, then you should be able to attract the "right" candidates and repulse the wrong candidates. Are you with me? So, as you go through your slate of candidates, you don't necessarily want the candidates you think are saying all the right things. Anyone can practice to do well in an interview. What you need to be looking for are those candidates who have the experience on paper AND who can bring something different to the organization.
The Top Ten Hiring Mistakes
Hiring a new employee is something that professionals often postpone as long as possible. It takes time. They do not do it often so it is an uncomfortable process. Here is a list of the mistakes often made and some suggestions on how to do it better.
Doing The "Right" Thing, Just A Little Too Late
There are so many missed opportunities because we fail to act and do what we know is "right" or would be "best". Why? Maybe because we fear having to go to bat for an employee, or because we don't want to cash in our chips for that particular person, or because of our own fear or insecurity. Don't let opportunities go by.
Who’s in charge of your sales recruitment?
1. How much is a good sales person worth to you? 2. How much is a good hiring manager worth to you? Speaking about recruitment in these current economic times may seem foolish, however in the area of selling, this is where you could make great strides by picking up highly effective sales people who have found themselves on the job market or are looking for a better business to work in. I know of a few highly competent sales people and sales managers who have been let go along with other staff as part of large staff reduction strategies. In my opinion, the last people I would let go in this market would be highly competent and high producing sales people. Which leads me to the contentious issue about who makes the decisions to hire and fire sales people. In particular, who hires sales people.
Does Your Resume Have That Extra Zing?
What are your dreams, goals, resolutions and commitments for the months ahead? For many it will be to get a new job. Maybe you have been made redundant or just left college or simply fancy a change of role. To make this goal of getting a new job reality, however, you’ll need to create a resume or brush up your existing one.
How To Conduct Yourself At The Interview
Your cover letter dazzled them, your resume is the best the Hiring Manager has ever seen and all your efforts have paid off because now you’ve been offered the interview. The final hurdle.

Will You Beat The Jobs Rush?
The new year job search has started in earnest. Record numbers of individuals were made redundant before the Christmas break and are now sending out their resumes. And they are not alone.
Should I include "Personal" Information in my Resume
The short answer is no.
New Year, New Start, New Job
Everyday throughout the world there are thousands of individuals who are being interviewed for their next, maybe first, maybe last, but definitely new job. And in today’s credit crises world, there are often hundreds and hundreds of individuals going for the same role. On top of that, every day there are fewer and fewer vacancies on offer.
The Job Market is Tough – Does Your Cover Letter Stand Out?
Knock Knock. “Who’s there?” “A unique amazing cover letter” “That’s a rarity - come on in” Your cover letter knocks on the door of the hiring company. When that door is opened does your cover letter get asked to “come in” or is the door slammed shut?
ATS Evaluation Handbook
Finding the right applicant tracking system that meets all the needs of your organization can be an overwhelming task. It can be a challenge even knowing where to start and how to compare each solution. You will find important areas to investigate, questions to ask and responses to analyze during the evaluation process that will serve as a useful tool. This document is designed as an educational tool to guide your company in the search for the proper solution. This guide is organized into the following sections: • Identify Decision Makers • Identify Requirement • Vendor Assessment • Summary • About iCIMS
The Three Rules for Hiring A Players
It is very hard for people to admit that they are not good judges of character. In fact, just about everyone I know thinks he or she is a superb judges of people. But is this true? Are people generally good at assessing the qualities and evaluating the talents of others? The good news is that the research on this question consistently points to the same answer. The bad news is the answer is a resounding no — people are not particularly good judges of character.

Weird Hiring Manager Mistake #1: The job up sell
The first time I had this happen to me I felt that it was a bizarre occurrence. The second time I started to ponder why it happened. The third time - I declared it a 'trend'...

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How To Hire A Public Relations Consultant
You are an executive or manager charged with hiring a public relations consultant. It's a difficult assignment: all the people you interview are persuasive, professional and experienced. Apparently none of them has ever failed to deliver results. All claim to charge competitive rates. How are you to sort out the best fit for your organization? This guide comes from a man who spent 20 years as a client hiring PR consultants, and 20 years as a consultant.
Importance of On-line Networking
This article is intended to teach Hiring Managers, Recruiters, Executives, Staffing Manager and others in a hiring role the importance of building and maintaining a solid on-line network and hw it can help your recruiting efforts.

The Nine Most Common Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
To err in hiring is human – and very expensive. Many “standard” hiring procedures are actually common mistakes, so to choose more competent candidates, prepare to revise your hiring methods. Learn the nine hiring errors managers often make, then eliminate them from your hiring practices to help you choose only the cream of the crop.

How To Conduct Yourself At The Interview
Your cover letter dazzled them, your resume is the best the Hiring Manager has ever seen and all your efforts have paid off because now you’ve been offered the interview. The final hurdle.

Sales Manager Training Tips: 3 Steps to Hiring Top Performing Salespeople
In a discussion with the head of sales of a mid-sized pharmaceutical company, he wanted to know why some front-line sales managers are much better than others at hiring top performers. Before answering, I asked if he had a systematic hiring process. The reason I asked that is when there is no process in place the ability to select top-performing reps is dependent on the skills of the sales manager. Anytime you create a systematic process you tend be better at predicting success.

A Top Sales Manager Adapts To The Situation…And Not The Other Way Around
Sales managers are hired to solve problems. They’re also hired to lead, but they end up spending an enormous time solving problems within the sales team. Say a sales person is showing consistently poor performance? Take it to the sales manager. Quarterly sales stink? Let the sales manager handle it. Hiring a new sales person? Let the sales manager take that one.

Avoid the Cookie Cutter Solution
We have become so accustom to convince and doing the status quo that we use the same approach when hiring. However, we need to stop and take a different approach when hiring mid-level or top executives. Many times we just try and find people in the same industry instead of finding the best managers. It is more costly to put in a bad manager then it is to educate a good leader. Think outside the box and outside the industry if you don’t find what you are looking for – think good leaders first then skills later.
Sales Management | How To Be A Flexible Sales Leader
Sales managers are hired to solve problems. They’re also hired to lead, but they end up spending an enormous time solving problems within the sales team. Say a sales person is showing consistently poor performance? Take it to the sales manager. Quarterly sales stink? Let the sales manager handle it. Hiring a new sales person? Let the sales manager take that one.
Five Big Mistakes Hiring Managers Make and How to Avoid Them
The role of "Hiring Manager" is a key position. It is the gateway to the organization's future. If you are good at the selection and hiring process you will likely have a bright future. If you are not you likely will not. Read about Five Big Mistakes Hiring Managers Make And How You Can Avoid Them.
How to Recruit Top Sales Guns
Companies have systems and processes for accounting, shipping, and marketing. It’s time to get a system in place for hiring top guns. These high flying sales folks will make you money, regardless of the economy. Stop using the excuse that it’s hard to hire good salespeople because they interview well and are charming. Sharpen your hiring process, become even better at interviewing and take the first step in making your life easier as a business owner or sales manager.

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