Hiring Dilemma: Should you Choose the First Candidate you Interview?

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When you find an exceptional candidate right out of the gate, should you continue interviewing others or make an offer immediately? This common recruitment dilemma requires careful consideration of several factors. A Real “Case Study:” Last year, I was tasked with identifying a Director of Enterprise Architecture for a digital solutions firm. Interestingly, the very first candidate I sourced and …

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Scammers are Targeting Job Seekers–Here’s How to Outsmart them

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In the wake of recent tech layoffs and economic uncertainty, job seekers are facing a new threat: increasingly sophisticated scams designed to exploit their vulnerability. These aren’t the dated Nigerian royalty money wire emails – Today’s scammers use realistic LinkedIn profiles, legitimate-looking job descriptions, and professional communication to run their game. The Breakdown of Today’s Modern Job Scam Recently, I …

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The Power of ‘Next’: The Recruiter’s Guide to Genuine Candidate Interest

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Early in my recruiting career, my mentor lived on one word that would forever change my approach to candidate engagement. “Next.” “Stop chasing down people who aren’t responding,” he said. “Move on to the next person who shows their mutual interest in the opportunity” This seemingly straightforward philosophy has become the cornerstone of my recruiting practice. It’s not about being …