Employers – Hiring Tips
Is there such a thing as corporate DNA?
Although the phrase “corporate DNA” can be irritating to some, we think it has some meaning in the context of talent discussions. It refers to the traits of the aggregate culture and personality of the organization, including the talent it attracts, the way it treats its clients and employees, and the behavioral imprint it makes…
Read MoreReally? Does everyone need to be invited to the interview?
As many organizations have become flatter, we’re consistently surprised that many employers involve very few people in the interview process for new employees. This may be justified in terms of time and cost, especially if the primary interviewer, the hiring manager, is experienced in selecting talent. Our opinion, based on observing many hundreds of hires…
Read MoreThe resurgence of retention
Here’s an interesting trend we’re seeing: A number of companies seem to be doing a better job of keeping their most valued employees happy. Mind you, this isn’t across the board. In too many workplaces, skilled individuals are ripe for a move and have one foot out the door, just waiting for the right opportunity.…
Read MoreHow to Work with a Recruiter
To get the results you want, there a few basic steps to take. Most importantly: the more information you give us about the position, company, department and culture, the better match we can make. Take some time up-front to give us all pertinent information about the position and your expectations. As little as half an…
Read MoreTips for Interviewing Job Candidates
To make the best possible use of our services, use these helpful tips to get you started: LandaJob is most successful for those clients who partner with us and who don’t think of us strictly as a vendor. We may ask many more questions than you’re used to in working with recruiters or HR. We…
Read More6 Essential Interviewing Tips
Folks tend to get nervous before a big interview. Here are six basic tips that will help ease those interview jitters: Do your homework. Know as much as you can about the prospective company including the past creative work or any major awards they’ve recently won. Look at their website; read their annual report; talk…
Read MoreHiring Sales Professionals
Sales recruiting is up — good news for just about everyone. We know that companies are doing better when the phone starts ringing for sales professionals. We also know that there are lots of landmines in this path and Princess Diana isn’t here to help get rid of them. Some employers have a formal process,…
Read MoreWarning: Some of your very best are burning out
We are hearing from lots of people recently. Yes, some calls are happy “we need to hire” calls, and there are still lots of unemployed jobseekers. But the preponderance of contacts recently has been from employees who are working and over-worked as business has picked up. One salaried person has logged over 80 hours in…
Read MoreWinning in the economy recovery
He who hires best, first, wins the economic recovery race. Everyone senses or is experiencing the long-awaited turnaround in the marketplace. Thankfully, that includes recruiters, who are suddenly very busy again. Unfortunately, some employers haven’t caught on that it’s not business as usual when making hires. They still think they’re in the driver’s seat and…
Read MoreWhy you need to use a recruiter
A major employer in our industry (but not in our city, so don’t try to figure it out) made an offer to a candidate with sterling web/interactive/social media experience for a VP position. From the start, the employer said “No problem, we’ll pay your relocation costs.” Then, oops … we meant we’ll pay $3,500. After…
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