Candidates
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Don’t Waste Another Second On The Wrong Candidates
Hiring – you either love it or hate it. There isn’t much middle ground.
Why Candidates Should Embrace Phone And Video Interviews
Don’t you feel sometimes like your phone is growing into your hand? I certainly do! But, I have learned to embrace the amazing forms of technology available to us. I can conduct business from anywhere I choose and technology has made life easier for both clients and candidates. During my career as a residential building […]
How To Become A Recruiter’s Favorite Candidate
As a recruiter in the building products industry, I have connected with thousands of people and can tell stories about exactly what not to do if you want to succeed. I try to maintain a balanced outlook and realize that we aren’t always at our best. So, I give the benefit of the doubt most of […]
Why Candidates Reject Offers
Great interviews & enthusiastic candidates don’t mean a done deal. But, even when deals go south, they offer an amazing opportunity to learn. If “sure thing” candidates fall apart, use the rejection to spot holes in your hiring process. Why Do Candidates Reject Offers? Start Small Small things can = big concerns. When candidates don’t give a […]
The Art of Job Design – Connecting Business Needs with Candidate Desires
You have to hire the right person, but how? The question is simple but the answer can be complex. I could tell you A+B=great employee, but hiring isn’t that kind of equation. There are variables and needs to be met on both sides of the table, which is summed up as Job Design. Job Design sounds fancy […]
How to Develop Future Sales & Leadership Talent Internally
Hiring top talent externally can be costly, time-consuming, and uncertain. The best companies in the building products industry don’t just hire leaders—they develop them from within. 💡 The truth? Your next great sales manager, regional leader, or VP might already be on your team—but that doesn’t mean every high performer wants to be a leader. […]
The #1 Hiring Mistake Building Products Companies Make (And How to Avoid It)
Hiring top-performing sales and leadership talent in the building products industry is more competitive than ever. The best candidates have options, and if your hiring process drags on for too long, you’ll lose them to competitors who move faster. Yet, many companies hesitate, delaying decisions with multiple interview rounds, endless internal discussions, and unnecessary hurdles. […]
Why Your Job Postings Aren’t Working—And How to Fix Them
🚀 Most Top Sales & Leadership Candidates Aren’t Even Looking—Here’s What to Do Instead If you’ve ever posted a sales or leadership role and only received applications from unqualified candidates, you’re not alone. I hear it all the time from hiring managers in the building products industry—they struggle to find strong candidates, even though they’re […]
The #1 Hiring Mistake Building Products Companies Make (And How to Avoid It)
Why Slow Hiring is Costing You Millions—and How to Fix It Hiring top-performing sales and leadership talent in the building products industry is more competitive than ever. The best candidates have options, and if your hiring process drags on for too long, you’ll lose them to competitors who move faster. Yet, many companies hesitate, delaying […]