People might be shocked to know that when I started TalentFront, my elevator pitch was horrible! If someone asked what I did, I’d simply say, “recruitment process outsourcing” or “RPO.” That’s it, and I wouldn’t add any additional information, explanation, or definition. For me, that…
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One Key Tip for Better Interviews If you’re on the job hunt, you might be communicating with a corporate recruiter or a human resources manager – someone like me whose job is to help organizations fill their vacant positions. You might even have an interview…
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You can scour hundreds of resumes, conduct dozens of phone screenings, schedule interviews galore, and still feel unsure when it comes to choosing the best candidate for a job. With so many applicants and so much information, it’s overwhelming! The process reminds me of buying…
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Have you heard that Amazon is scouting out locations for a second headquarters outside Seattle? Metropolitan areas across the country have sent their most persuasive and compelling pitches to Jeff Bezos and Co. Now, the lucky finalists, are hosting del…
Ageism is a real problem in hiring, and yet it doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves. Let’s start with the numbers. A 2017 study, “Age Discrimination and Hiring Older Workers” conducted by David Neumark, Ian Burn, and Patrick Button, was p…
Here’s the scene: a conference room full of hiring managers and HR professionals, all intently listening to a presentation, taking notes, and earnestly nodding. The topic? Fostering diversity in the workplace. Everyone present solemnly agrees that they…
Let’s cut to the chase on this: Networking is daunting. It’s hard to get out there and sell yourself, especially in 30-second bite sized pieces, and when so many others (read: competitors) are doing the same thing. And, when LinkedIn is beckoning so co…
Thanksgiving is truly one of my favorite times of year – time to take space to think about the best parts of our lives. Of course, I’ll be doing that personally, and hope to carry my gratitude forward with me into the rest of the holiday season and the…