I recently talked to a higher level candidate who has been job searching for months. He said the hardest and most frustrating part of the job search is trying to get that first conversation with the recruiter or HR. I speak with a lot of candidates who feel that if they are not working with a recruiter on their behalf, they are more than likely not getting that first ... Read Full Article
About Claire Petrie
Insights from #SHRMLead 2018
This year was my first year attending SHRM LDF, otherwise known as the SHRM Leadership Development Forum (#SHRMLead). The conference took place October 2nd and 3rd at the Sheraton Boston. I heard there were just over 400 attendees, which I thought was a great size because it was easy to network and have more intimate conversations during the concurrent sessions, luncheons and ... Read Full Article
Attention Recruiters and HR: You’re In the Relationship Business
I always have potential companies ask me, "Why should we go with you over another agency?" In my opinion, it's not about the tools or the sources. It's about the relationships. Finding the talent can be easy. It's the getting them to work with you over another recruiter that can be challenging. This relationship is an agency recruiter's secret sauce. Candidates have a lot of ... Read Full Article
How To Best Support New Hires
I put a question out into the universe a couple months ago asking HR pros what they would like to read more about. One of the responses I got was how to best support new hires and I love this topic! Even though I work in HR, I've been through very different ends of the spectrum. Feeling "Thrown In" to a Role At a prior company where I worked, there was absolutely no plan for ... Read Full Article
How HR Can Earn That Seat at the Table
HR earning their "seat at the table" has been a hot topic for a while now. How will HR ever get to participate in business decisions and be seen as a valuable member of the leadership team? By being the HR person who demonstrates their value! Gaining credibility and building rapport across the business is crucial before you can influence others on your management team. Want to ... Read Full Article
Organizing your Recruitment Workload
When I first started in recruitment, there were so many moving pieces that I wasn't sure how I was ever going to get anything done without feeling frazzled and like I was forgetting something. Over the years, I've learned what really helps me and I wanted to share my tips for managing your workload and getting everything done! Prioritize Openings However your organization ... Read Full Article
Job Search Tips from a Recruiter
Your resume looks great and you’ve been applying to all the major job boards. You get some calls with recruiters, but it’s not really leading to anything. You know there are probably other opportunities out there but you’re not sure how to access them. What else can you try? Automate Your Search Let the job boards tell you about the openings instead of spending so much time ... Read Full Article
Is It Time to Work With a Recruiter?
As an HR or business professional, you likely wear a lot of hats and have multiple conflicting priorities. With your essential role in day-to-day operations and your responsibilities to existing staff, hiring can easily fall to the bottom of the list. Sound like you? "Hiring is very time consuming" is a statement often heard by HR professionals. Here's why it may be time to ... Read Full Article