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Aug. 12, 2011

Michael Janas and 9 other people answered this question

Is it ethical to review an applicant's credit score as hiring criteria?

Glenn, I agree with you totally. In 25 yrs of HR experience, I have only used credit info for background checks on those potential employees that will handle $$$ and/or be able to sign checks, or have fiduciary responsibilities within the company. more

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May 6, 2011

Sandra Lane commented on a brief

Sourcing Within Social Media sites: A Guide for Recruiters

This is a great overview.

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April 20, 2011

Dave Brock and 2 other people answered this question

What are your best practices for ensuring that you are hiring the best possible sales candidates?

Fantastic question Lauren! The cost of a bad hire--not only in expense but the lost opportunity cost can be in the Millions! One company I worked with assessed the lost opportunity due to a bad hire was in excess of $2M -- so you really ... more

April 19, 2011

Syed Faiez Hussain and 2 other people answered this question

What tools have you found to help streamline the hiring process?

Pre-Employment screening is also an important tool in hiring process. Pre-Employment background checks help employers determine which job candidates are suitable for the business and the position that they are applying for. The employment background check done on a potential employee cover information related to ... more

Feb. 8, 2011

Mark Herbert and 1 other person answered this question

Why can it be more beneficial to act as a candidate's agent, rather than a recruiter?

Lauren,
You raise an interesting perspective. When ever I have done recruiting my goal is "win-win". I look for the best fit beyween the candidate and the hiring organization. This way you kind of build engagement in. Recruiting strictly from the perspective of the company ... more

Jan. 28, 2011

Tiffany McFarland asked a question

What type of candidate does Citrix like to hire?

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Jan. 27, 2011

Bob Gately and 2 other people answered this question

How can you mitigate the 'salary history' question in an interview?

Hello Dr. Hoag, I know the reasons why employers ask for salary histories but the reasons are less than convincing. The caliber of a future employee is more often than not unrelated to their past salary working for another employer and an unknown manager who ... more

Jan. 24, 2011

Mike Power asked a question

What are best practices that incorporate Social Media as part of your talent acquisition strategy?

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Jan. 21, 2011

Andi Gutierrez asked a question

What are some ways to develop a strategy to ensure you are hiring the best, rather than just the best available?

Dec. 21, 2010

Aaron Lintz answered this question

What are some pros and cons of recruiting through outplacement firms?

Pros: Less time reviewing resumes, less unsolicited calls/email/visits, quicker time-to-fill, no workers comp or payroll taxes (U.S.)...
Cons: Increased cost, lack of transparency, compliance concerns (U.S. requirements to post job), pressure to select quickly, still requires time to interview/select.
Not a simple decision, but worth comparing. more

Dec. 20, 2010

Lori Janjigian answered this question

What's a boomerang hire?

Boomerang hires are former employees that you've either let go or who've quit and get hired back. Generally, they've left for other opportunities, have "seen the light" and want to come back. The good things about boomerang hires:
1. You know what you're getting if you ... more

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