Recruitment in startups: Haste makes waste Startup budgets usually do not include any hidden reserves for poor recruitment decisions. They also often do not provide enough time for hiring new people and lack…
Stop asking about weaknesses Asking job applicants about their greatest weaknesses is the worst thing…
Does a new manager mean new troubles? When a new manager is promoted into a position, he can encounter huge…
Recruiting former employees: How to hire the "boomerangs" (2/2) In the first part of our article on so-called boomerang programmes aimed at…
What NOT to ask at a job interview During a job interview or at least at the end of it, recruiters ask…
Recruiting former employees: Why to hire the "boomerangs" (1/2) The best source of high-performing new hires are recommendations made by…
The end of traditional job postings? Zappos, the online retailer, employing approximately 1,500 people, selling…
LinkedIn starts to aggregate job offers LinkedIn has begun aggregating job offers from (as yet) U.S. employers. It…
Study: What is the price of bad employees? The inability or unwillingness of employees to retrain and acquire new…
Counteroffers: Yes, or no? Are counteroffers the right way to retain talented employees? This question…
How to start your cover letter You are looking for a job and a potential employer wants you to send a…
Using video job descriptions (2/2): Implementation Is the use of video in job advertising only a passing fad? John Sullivan,…
Using video job descriptions (1/2): Advantages Online video is a powerful communication tool for both employers and job…
