I was attending a business event, and many of the HR folks were distinguishing between internal recruiters and external recruiters by referring to external recruiters as the “dark side”.  As if external and internal recruiters are in a war for placements and talent, with our forces pitted against one another.  While I’m aware that sometimes […]

As fourth quarter ensues and the year draws to a close, forward-thinking companies recognize the opportunity to gain a competitive edge by proactively planning their hiring endeavors. Savvy hiring managers understand that waiting until the first quarter of the year to kick-off their recruitment efforts might mean missing out on the chance to have fresh […]

The first question everyone asks me when we first meet who’s never got any Supply Chain hiring support is: “How can you help, and why shouldn’t I just do this myself?” They are both fair points, but they’re missing the actual reasons or benefits clients receive from using search services to begin with. And it’s […]

When leveraging outside support, both clients and providers strive for successful outcomes. I’ve been working in professional services for decades now, and I can say that I really enjoy these three things: Helping clients solve problems. Providing our associates and candidates with interesting and challenging assignments Every day being different from the next I thrive […]

It’s time to dispel the misconceptions surrounding the recruiting industry and how a recruiting firm functions regarding what value they bring to the hiring process and the overall purpose a recruiter has when identifying and acquiring new talent for companies. It’s critical in this rapidly-changing hiring environment to understand how to really use a recruiting […]

Often, we assume that our candidates understand what our role as a “recruiter” is, and we all know what “assume” means…. More and more, I’m having conversations with candidates who don’t fully understand the role of a recruiter in their job search and how the position functions in finding new jobs for people.  And even […]