When I was a young developer, my employers were hungry for talent. They hired women, as well as men. Of course, my first employer wanted to know what birth control I used, which was an illegal question at the time. I told them so. Fast forward to the 80’s, when I became a hiring manager. […]
I saw a post on a google+ circle that I can’t post to, because I’m not part of the circle. The author has a pretty good hiring process. But, it doesn’t quite help the author learn enough about the candidate fast. The interviewing meanders. Here’s my process from Hiring Geeks That Fit, after you’ve done
John Sumser in Drowning In Information discusses his take on the recruiting.com proposed link swap. And, he includes 96 links to blogs he follows. I’m thrilled this blog is part of his list. If you’re a recruiter, an HR person, or a candidate, I strongly suggest you spend time checking out that list. If you’re
I’m a speaker at the 2006 Kennedy Information Recruiting Conference. I’ll be adapting my cultural fit talk, this time focusing on some of the specific issues health care recruiters face. I’ve been talking to some of these folks and the issues are remarkably similar to technical people–especially when they’re recruiting technical people into health care
I’m guest blogging this week on computerworld.com. It’s different from what I normally post here.
This month’s column over at the Fast Company/Inc hiring site is Rapid Ramp-Ups. I don’t think treating hiring like a project is new, but some people have remarked on that in the past. Please leave comments here.
Sound of hand slapping forehead. Argh, I posted this in the Managing Product Development blog, got interrupted, and forgot to post it here. If you’re in Wellington, New Zealand on Mar 15, Sydney on Mar 17, and in Israel during Mar 23-31, let me know. I’ll be there (and there and there) and would love
Hiring the Best… is up for a Jolt award (in the general books category). Yes, I’m a Jolt judge. No, I don’t judge—or even see the discussions about—the entire category in which my book is nominated. Yes, I’m excited! And now I get to display the finalist logo.
My publisher sent me email — the printer shipped them the book yesterday, so Hiring The Best Knowledge Workers, Techies & Nerds: The Secrets & Science Of Hiring Technical People is available. Amazon still has it listed at the pre-release price. Dorset House, my publisher, has a page about the book. I’m so excited!Update as