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Effectively Present the Opportunity! Interviewing is a two-way street. You’re looking for the best fit for your position and your company, but remember, the candidate is interviewing you as well. The candidate’s experience when they walk in your door should be the same as a prospective client. The candidate should walk away with a positive impression of…

I’ll never forget the project manager search we conducted for Tom, COO of a large specialty contractor. Tom was highly regarded, and his technical expertise was unmatched.  But, he had an interview style that turned people off.  He caused all five candidates he interviewed to walk away discouraged.  In fact, some walked away angry! Top…

So you got that rare resume of someone with great tenure, and you want to move forward.  In fact, they’ve been at the same employer for over 10 years! Before you bring them in for an interview, it will serve you well to understand the unique emotional challenges these long tenured candidates have when deciding…

If you’re considering resigning from your position for a better opportunity, understanding what really happens behind the scenes, could help you avoid a bad situation.  Before we extend offers, we ask candidates how they will handle it if their employer makes a counter offer.  Most of the time we hear, “Well, that’s not going to…

I’m reminded of a true story that highlights the similarities between an individual’s employer relationship and their romantic relationships. Let me explain. . . Have you ever had a friend who constantly complained about their romantic partner, but they refused to get out of the relationship?  Often, these individuals are just attempting to change him/her,…

It’s no secret that good talent is hard to find and to keep these days.  Interview techniques of a few years ago have become outdated and ineffective.  To remain competitive and attract top talent “veteran” hiring managers should update their interview strategies. We’ve seen, even within exceptional companies, some interviewers can leave top candidates feeling…

Our senior recruiting consultants have seen a few economic downturns in their careers.  During these times, we’ve learned from those who have proactively managed their careers.  During the Great Recession, we observed many talented people, with 10 or more years at one company, lose their jobs.  Many of these long-tenured employees were very loyal and…