Time to Retire the Unnecessary Cover Letter
HiringWhat is it with online recipes? All readers want is to jump straight to the ingredients and cooking instructions, yet most of the time we have to scroll through hundreds of words of unnecessary backstory from the author before we get to the content that matters. What are cover letters good for? Let’s start by…
Managing a Team for the First Time? What to do in Your First 30 Days
LeadershipManaging a team for the first time is an exciting opportunity but it can also be a little daunting. In this article, I share some tips for reaching your leadership potential in the first 30 days as a newbie manager. But where to start? Many would be tempted to begin with the practical activities that…
Counteroffers Don’t Work Unless They are Accompanied by Meaningful Change
HiringWe’re well into 2022, and organizations in several sectors are still facing a talent crunch. Bloomberg recently branded this situation the “Great Talent Recession”, while Korn Ferry warned that talent shortages have moved to a chronic problem in the new year. A September 2021 survey (also from Korn Ferry) revealed that 55% of companies expect…
How to Attract and Retain Purpose-driven Candidates
HiringCompanies that can draw a line between a specific role and how it contributes to the organization’s purpose have an advantage in hiring candidates looking for meaningful work. But how can an organization incorporate a sense of purpose into its employee value proposition without falling back on vague statements? A 2018 study reported in HBR…
Speed up Your Hiring Processes or Miss Out During a Skills Shortage
HiringFaster hiring has its challenges, but getting it right will enable your organization to snap up top talent ahead of your competitors. When I wrote about the possibility of a post-Covid resignation surge back in June 2021, I never expected a skills crisis of this scale. The latest Job Openings and Turnover Data (JOLTS) revealed…
5 Questions to Help Determine Your Next Career Move
Functional InsightsWhat five questions should you ask before deciding your next career move? According to a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, the following questions can help ensure that you achieve your definition of career success: 1) How fulfilled am I? To what extent do you find meaning and purpose in your work? Values are what…
Newsflash: Recruiters aren’t mind readers.
Hiring, UncategorizedWhile you might want to sit back and wait for a recruiter to work their magic, it’s not that easy. Recruiters will do their best to find a suitable candidate for your position, but they can only work with the information you provide. Failure to communicate wastes everyone’s time, leading to a longer time-to-hire and…
How to Turn Your #Procuretech Into a Hiring Magnet
HiringIn the frantic world of software development, recruiters are extremely aware that developers are increasingly prioritizing the technology stack they’ll be working with when choosing an employer. A survey involving 80,000 respondents by stackoverflow found that 54% of developers said “programming languages, frameworks, and other technologies” were their biggest criteria when job-seeking. Working with the…
Attracting Passive Candidates During a Talent Shortage
HiringIt’s no secret that the U.S. is facing a significant talent shortage in tech, financial services, manufacturing, and several other sectors as we recover from the economic ravages of COVID-19. According to Forbes, 54% of companies globally are reporting talent shortages, while Korn Ferry estimates the shortfall could climb to an alarming 85.2 million people…