Creating the Ideal Careers Page Online
In the olden days before the Internet existed, I used to read the help wanted ads in my local newspaper every Sunday. It was the best way available to glean information about your local labor market. You could quickly see who was hiring, what they were hiring for, and sometimes even what they paid. A […]
4 Ways Recruiters Drive Candidate Engagement
Nowadays, the hiring and recruitment process doesn’t end when an applicant accepts a job offer or even when they first apply. It’s a fluid process that’s unclear, challenging to monitor, and even more challenging to comprehend how, why, and what draws job seekers to submit an application. Long before a position becomes open where they […]
In Defense of Downtime Outside of the Workplace
In Defense of Downtime Outside of the Workplace Ahhh, vacation. In about two weeks I’ll be headed to backwoods Illinois by way of St. Louis to spend 7 glorious days with friends and family. I know it still several days away, but I’m already calling friends and family for weather updates and planning my wardrobe. […]
Lessons from the NLRB’s Social Media Decisions for BYOD Policies
Anyone that has been paying attention to the National Labor Relations Board’s social media decisions recently knows that they have been rather . . . picky. For those of you who (quite reasonably) do not follow the NLRB’s every move, I’ll give you a quick summary. National Labor Relations Act The NLRB enforces the National […]
30 Things I’ve Learned About Employment Branding
I see all of these “list” blog posts and thought, why not? So, in no particular order, here are 30 things that I’ve learned over the past six years in employer branding. 30 Things to Know About Employer Branding Companies don’t own their brands, they can try to influence perceptions. Doing what’s best for your […]
The Importance of Networking – Inside and Outside of Your Company
The Importance of Networking – Inside and Outside of Your Company NETWORKING is the single most powerful marketing tactic to accelerate and sustain success for any individual or organization! – Adam Small One of the biggest mistakes that professionals can make is to actively network ONLY when they’re looking for a job. As an […]
