Tag: Recruiting
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How to Find a Talent Pool
I can find admin staff easily enough. However, hiring a person for xyz skilled trade takes forever! I need to find a talent pool to tap into, but so far nothing!!!!!! Rebecca The comment above was a piece of a recent conversation with a friend and reader up in Canada. We chat back and forth…
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In Depth Recruiting Training
Several months ago I was looking for some recruiting training opportunities, and I ran across a few promising offerings. I ended up not pursuing those for a variety of reasons, but I recently had an experience that gave me a different perspective on the subject. I recruit often for helicopter pilots. It’s fun, interesting, but…
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Interview Tip: Be Able to Do the Job
This year I’ve had to don my recruiting hat more and more often, and I am astounded by the number of people who apply with absolutely no experience in the specific job, despite a specific set of required skills. However, I think it’s even worse when I receive a resume that lists those skills and…
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Rural Recruiting-The World You Don’t See
Me: So I have this great position that you are perfect for. The pay is solid, benefits are outstanding, and we think you’re the right guy for the job. Anonymous candidate: Sounds great! Where is the job located? I’d definitely be interested. Me: It’s actually in [remote location near a small Army base]. Candidate: Oh,…
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Coaching Job Candidates-Should You?
(Just a quick FYI. I’ll be moving to my “summer hours” on the blog starting next week. Instead of the regular Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule, I’ll be posting on Monday/Thursday. I’m trying to spend more time with family this summer, and I hope you are doing the same. It’s going to be a busy summer…