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Oct. 3, 2011

Brian Phelps and 13 other people answered this question

What is your opinion about people who attach pictures with their resumes?

Great point Dennis.

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April 15, 2011

Andrew Baker and 6 other people answered this question

How do you use social media to vet and execute background checks on potential employees?

Karen and Aaron bring up some excellent points about the legal implications of using social media as a background checking mechanism.
That said, it can be useful in determining common contacts for the purpose of obtaining references, and it can be useful for indirectly establishing a ... more

April 10, 2011

Bob Gately and 1 other person commented on a brief

5 Things Job Seekers Must Know About Recruiters

1. They are paid by the employer.
2. They are not paid by the job seeker.
3. They are paid to find qualified job seekers
4. They are not paid to find future successful employees.
5. They don't know which job seekers will be successful if hired.
Conclusion:
Job seekers ... more

Dec. 1, 2010

Tim Chattaway and 6 other people answered this question

Is hiring an art or a science?

Wow, some strong opinions here and a lot of in depth analysis of a simple process.
Breaking it down simply and quickly in my eyes:
Recruitment is a set of processes driving to get from a to b. Basically getting a candidate a job with a ... more

Nov. 5, 2010

Bob Gately and 1 other person answered this question

What skills are necessary in a good procurement manager?

Hello Mark:
Look for an 85% or greater job match.

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Oct. 22, 2010

Justin England answered this question

What are the benefits of having an internal recruiting department vs. outsourcing?

I think both play an important role. In my opinion most hiring should be done by internal recruiters who know the culture and hiring managers the best. External recruiters can get to know their clients well, but recruiters that work in-house live the culture and ... more

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Oct. 21, 2010

Loretta Mullany and 2 other people answered this question

What are your interview "red flags?"

Any assumption you make, positive or negative, is a red flag item that should be verified during the interview and the reference checks. Review the resume prior to the interview to identify possible red flags and build appropriate questions into your interview. Throughout the interview, ... more

Oct. 15, 2010

Barbara Hill asked a question

How have recruiting firms changed over the last two years?

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Oct. 15, 2010

Iris Sasaki and 2 other people answered this question

Is talking about your business a bad interviewing technique?

Rick, it's all in "how" you talk about your business. If you make it interesting, it's a great thing! Yes, all candidates should be ecstatic to hear the boring details, but in reality...not so much.
So, think about the highlights, the important facts, the things you ... more

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