Recruiting today is harder than it’s ever been before. While job seekers are prevalent and well-qualified, the actual act of recruiting has become more challenging thanks to complex, cross-disciplinary job positions and the rapid formation of new company sectors. Luckily, …
Interviewing 101: How Employees Can Talk About Failure During the Recruiting Process
During most recruiting interviews, the recruiter asks a question like “Tell me about your largest failure,” or “Tell me about your biggest weakness.” While most well-intentioned candidates answer with something like “My biggest failure is that I’m too loyal to the …
3 Things Chicago Headhunters Don’t Care About Anymore
Recruiting has undergone some serious change in the last several years. Today, Chicago headhunters care less about some of the old standbys of recruiting and are focusing more on skills and qualities that help candidates succeed in challenging positions in …
When to Hire a Headhunter
For many companies, the decision about when to hire a headhunter is a difficult one. For companies who haven’t worked with headhunters before, the entire process can be confusing and many companies miss the telltale signs that they really do …
“The Exploding Offer”: What it is and How it Hurts Recruiting
Something’s going on in the world of recruiting. Thanks to the ever-increasing pressure recruiters are feeling to hire top talent in an ultra-competitive marketplace, HR departments and employers are starting to use a sneaky tactic to get people to come …
The Five Best Job-Seeking Tips from Headhunters
Job hunting has always been difficult. Between finding positions that look appealing to meeting with potential employers, there are dozens of things that present a potential roadblock to would-be employees looking for a position they love. Fortunately, headhunters know a …
Good Headhunters vs. Bad Headhunters: What You Need to Know
Most professionals dream, at some point or another, of being noticed by a headhunter. Headhunters bring better job opportunities and exciting new positons with major companies, but how do you tell a good one from a bad one? While there …
The Difference Between Headhunting and Recruiting
While the terms are often used interchangeably, headhunting and recruiting aren’t exactly the same thing. In order to fully understand the places of headhunters and recruiters, it’s important to first understand the different roles they play in the job market. …
The Four Best Tips for Recruiting Better Candidates
For recruiters operating in a competitive environment, locating a winning candidate is an exciting prospect. In addition to lowering turnover rates and producing higher-quality work, fantastic candidates can also go a long way toward boosting the overall functionality of a …
Recruiting in 2016: 5 Things to Expect
2015 saw many trends in recruiting. From an increased focus on retention to marked generational shifts, 2015 was a big year for recruiting. As we move into 2016, however, we can count on the coming year bringing some unique trends …