7 ways recruiters screw their clients
Every Tom, Dick, and Harry can set up a recruitment business. Not a surprise that the concepts of moral right and wrong are relative and mean different things to Dick…
About Tom Sorensen, Headhunter
From time to time, and typically at the many networking events I attend, I get this surprised look when meeting someone. A surprised look and then the words: Wow, you…
When a candidate angrily scolds a recruiter
You be the judge. A candidate forwarded me this email, that she received from a recruitment agency, where she was interviewed. What do you think? Is this a fair complaint?…
Are you between jobs?
Are you “between jobs” because your previous idiot of a boss thought he could do without you? Or perhaps you are stuck in a role in a company with no…
10 things candidates will hate you for doing
This message isn't for you if you've got a line of eager applicants outside your office every single day, desperate to work for your company. If you're living in a…
Boring job descriptions scare away top performers
What is the easiest way to get the attention of top candidates? Pay close attention because I’m about to reveal the winning strategy to attract the best talent before your…
How many times do I have to say this?
On average, recruiters only fill 1 out of 4 job orders when there is no retainer or exclusivity with their client (the hiring company). It is also bemusing that highly…
I’m going to confess
Let’s get it out in the open. Let’s call a spade a spade. Let’s name things as they are without sugarcoating or beating around the bush. Sorry to be blunt…
Why do companies take forever to decide which candidate to hire?
If candidates looking for a job are queuing outside of your office daily, it’s a good sign and you can skip reading the rest of this article. On the other…
Do you believe this? Easy to find candidates but difficult to hire!
How much longer can you keep your head buried in the sand, like the ostrich, pretending there isn’t a problem with your recruitment when there really is one? In the…