Out Now: Episode 415: Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the Clean Energy Sector With Dr. Janell Hills

Video Interview Trends in Recruiting & Hiring

Earlier this week I was invited to be part of the #RecHangout discussion panel where we tackled the topic of video in recruiting. The panel consisted of number of talent acquisition professionals, business owners, pundits and video technology founders making for a very lively discussion. I enjoyed the banter and discussion from the group because […]

4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Hire a Wizard

When there’s a staff position that needs filling, you want to find someone who has a certain spark, something that makes them a great fit for the company culture. But you also want someone who’s exceptionally skilled — which might make you tempted to put out a call for a wizard. A communications wizard, a […]

5 Ways to Be Mentally and Physically Alert for Your Interview

If you’re going in for an interview, you probably want to put your best foot forward. A big part of making sure you do well is making sure you’re as mentally and physically prepared as possible to answer any tough questions and make a great impression. Unfortunately, this can often be tough.  Life tends to […]

Why Sourcing Is the Red-Headed Step Child of Recruiting

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There have been times in my career that I’ve said recruiting is based on gut feelings and intuition. It’s that good feeling or bad one that you get when you are interviewing with a candidate. Unfortunately these instincts no matter how clear not only won’t pay the bills, but also aren’t enough for your boss […]

What’s It Like to Transition from Entrepreneur to Employee

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It’s my 90th day at the Advanced Group which is really weird for me to say. It’s especially unusual given that I spent nearly 8 years working for myself as an HR and digital consultant. Although the move has been difficult, I am enjoying my new role. I have a supportive team and immediate opportunities […]