Monthly Archives: July 2004

Hiring Tip #10: What to Look for on a Resume

Posted on July 27, 2004 by johanna

A colleague asked today “What keywords should I look for on a resume?” I wish there was a list and you could just scan resumes looking for keywords. (Yes, there are software packages that do that. I’m not talking about … Continue reading →

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Hiring Stars

Posted on July 15, 2004 by johanna

In It’s the People, Stupid!” David Hornick quotes an unnamed friend discussing hiring (it looks as if it’s a startup): [T]he best advice I have for you is this: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES make any one of your first ten hires … Continue reading →

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Networking Tips from Ventureblog

Posted on July 15, 2004 by johanna

Via Fast Company’s blog, read Practical Networking: Make Your Own Luck. As Kevin Laws says, “networking is about serendipity not persistence.” You meet someone who knows someone who’s looking for someone and bang – you’ve got a new job. Read … Continue reading →

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Match Candidates to Jobs with Auditions

Posted on July 6, 2004 by johanna

Shawn Taylor, in his article Mismatching workers, jobs a costly mistake, (free registration required) has an astounding US statistic: employers lose a total of $105 billion a year by failing to recognize the talent that’s in front of their face. … Continue reading →

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