Ghostbusters: A Career Changing Activity
Don´t call us, we´ll call you! It goes without saying that for employers who count on people they hire to show up, ghosting is a serious problem. And the fact…
Hiring Managers and Job Seekers Behind Bars
Back in June of last year, The New Yorker had a fascinating piece about Derrick Hamilton, a man convicted of a variety of crimes resulting in long-term jail sentences. While…
The Purple Squirrel Dilemma
I’ve worked in recruiting long enough to know that most hiring managers tend to have a very specific idea of what they’re looking for when it comes to launching a…
Rules Were Made to be Broken
When it comes to hiring, there are a lot of rules that need to be adhered to; rules that could mean the difference between a lawsuit and a thriving company.…
Your Car Is Trying To Kill You
I have a friend who drives a Honda CRV. Or at least, she used to drive a Honda CRV—these days, she’s been rolling around in a variety of rental cars…
When Your Dream Candidate Swipes Left
It happened. You went through the entire hiring process, interviewed countless applicants, came up with your top three list, and then realized you had found the one—the perfect fit for…
The Hiring Practices That Could (Really) Get You Sued
For the most part, I believe that people go into hiring with the best of intentions. Very few hiring managers actually want to be discriminatory in their hiring practices; most…
The Nightmare That is Rio
If your house is anything like my house, formerly strict screen time rules have been replaced with non-stop Olympics coverage as of late. You watched the opening ceremonies with glee,…
What You Can Learn From Google About How To Build A Team
The New York Times recently had a piece about Google’s Project Aristotle: the research group they have dedicated to the science of building perfect teams. You see, Google recognizes…
Sweeten the Deal
There is nothing worse than going through the hiring process, finding a candidate who feels like an ideal fit, and then making an offer only to be told they have…