Hiring Plans Make All The Difference
I am a planner by nature. I like having an idea of what I am doing, where I want to be and a rough thought on how to get there. Now, it turns out there is about a 50/50 shot I will throw the plan out the window and wing it – that’s entrepreneurship for […]
Hiring Top Salespeople
Within the residential building products industry, it isn’t a secret that top salespeople can make huge impacts in your company. And, it is also pretty clear that finding and hiring the best-performing salespeople can be a challenge. That isn’t to say it is impossible, but you do need to have a very narrow focus and possibly […]
Writing A Great Job Ad (Not A Job Description)
A lot of times when I am first working with a client and I ask for copies of their past job ads, they give me a job description. While a well thought out job description is vital to hiring in many ways, it is not interchangeable with a job ad. Why? Job ads are supposed […]
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 […]
Interview Questions to Ask
If you have children, you probably spend a lot of time answering questions and wondering if anyone actually ever hears a word you say. In life and in hiring, it sometimes feels like you are talking to a wall. There is a time to talk and a time to listen and great hiring managers and recruiters […]
Right Person, Right Opportunity, Right Time, Right Hire
My mom is a retired math teacher so the fact I have an equation in something will make her pretty happy. I wasn’t the greatest math student, but I do have the ability to add 3 things together and come up with a great answer! Hiring isn’t fun or easy for a lot of people, […]
How To Deal When Your Company’s Reputation Sucks
Being a recruiter in the residential building products industry has big perks for me. I get to meet interesting people, it fills my natural curiosity and I really do love helping companies hire better. Sometimes, though, it isn’t all sunshine and roses. I highly respect my clients and idealize them a bit. I have to in order to show […]
How To Generate Excitement For Your Employee Referral Program
Why do you need an effective Employee Referral Program? Do you like to save time or money? Do you want to have a staff full of engaged, happy employees who stick around? Good ERPs recruit top candidates – passive and not searching Employee referrals don’t cost recruiting or advertising dollars Referrals save HR from hours looking at the […]
Show Me The Money! How To Talk Compensation Like A Pro
No matter if you are distributor or manufacturer, sell windows or make stair treads, prospective candidates all really want to know one thing. What does the position pay? Yes, candidates want the details of the role, how to be successful and to get a feel for your employer branding. But, at the end of the […]
How to Review a Resume in 10 Seconds Flat
Review a resume in 10 seconds? What? Yes, it is possible to review a resume in 10 seconds! And now, don’t you want to know how? If you work in HR or have any hiring responsibilities, you probably are going cross-eyed reading “detail oriented, team player with a passion for excellence” over and over. So, […]
