Choosing the proper recruiting model to work with your company is not an easy task. Many companies feel that all recruiting models are the same; when in fact there are vast differences. Let’s start with an explanation of the two most common recruiting models: Contingency Recruiting- this is the model that most companies know about and use. Many companies feel [...]
The process of negotiating a job offer between the candidate and client can be one of the toughest tasks that a recruiter will face. One must balance what the candidate feels that they are worth in the market with the client’s budget and concern for internal equity. In many cases, both sides are fairly close, so the offer process goes [...]
There has been a lot of press regarding the low employment rate in the US (reported by the government as somewhere in the 5% range). Certain sectors of the job market are hot, such as IT positions. However, in many other sectors of the job market, things are pretty tough. Many of the advertised positions are lower-paying jobs. I recently did [...]
So, you are ready to begin looking for a new job? Many of the best practices in conducting the search are the same whether you have been forced to undertake the search or have just decided that it is just time to make a move. Here are some of my thoughts on best practices: 1. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile These [...]
