Recruiting

Time to address the age-old question, “Do I need a resume to begin the process of interviewing and seeking out new opportunities?”  The short answer is when you are working with a recruiter: no.  However, you should still have one and I’ll explain why we highly recommend that you do.  You should know that it’s…

What can a niche recruiter do for me as a hiring manager? In a few words: they are to provide intel on the field, players in the market, and the general feel of the marketplace as it directly relates to public finance. A niche recruiter as the name portends knows the industry (the participants and…

What can a niche recruiter do for me as a candidate? Next week we can explore this idea as a hiring manager. These are incredibly important with different functions that are served by the niche recruiter to both parties, and the junction of the two creates opportunities and new hires. And that is what a…

As we begin the bonus season with great anticipation, expectations are high, but… What happens when you are not satisfied? It’s a question you have to ask yourself: how long is too long when you are not satisfied with what you receive?  How long is too long to stay at a position when the writing…

As we wrap up this year, we start to contemplate next year with excitement and expectations.  Consider if you are open to making a move, in one direction or another, do you even want to use the services of a recruiter?  If so, what are the best methods to working with a recruiter?  Today’s blog…

In the spirit of Halloween, what mask are you wearing?  When recruiters encounter a new candidate, we are well aware that the initial conversations that recruiters encounter are going to be well guarded by you, the candidate.  That is to be expected.  However, there comes a moment in the hiring process when it’s time to…

I want to explore the idea that a lot of potential candidates have but don’t necessarily verbalize. “Can I really get what I want if I make a move to a new company?” The answer is yes… with one qualification being you must know what it is that you are looking for. The What &…

Today’s blog is an open letter to practice leaders and hiring managers. If this was done right, there would be no need for recruiters, retention would be close to 100% for your desired employees, and I would be out of a job. However, the fact is that this is never going to happen unless we…

Niche recruiters are recruiters fully immersed in their particular industry. It’s their responsibility to know everything that is going on within their particular field of expertise. However, niche recruiters can be too broad in scope. What you want is a niche recruiter that specializes in your extremely specific field. For example, there are niche recruiters…