Recruiting has undergone some serious change in the last several years. Today, Chicago headhunters care less about some of the old standbys of recruiting and are focusing more on skills and qualities that help candidates succeed in challenging positions in …
When to Hire a Headhunter
For many companies, the decision about when to hire a headhunter is a difficult one. For companies who haven’t worked with headhunters before, the entire process can be confusing and many companies miss the telltale signs that they really do …
“The Exploding Offer”: What it is and How it Hurts Recruiting
Something’s going on in the world of recruiting. Thanks to the ever-increasing pressure recruiters are feeling to hire top talent in an ultra-competitive marketplace, HR departments and employers are starting to use a sneaky tactic to get people to come …
How Online Technologies are Changing Recruiting
Anyone who has applied for a job recently knows that virtually the entire process is online. From resume submissions to CVs, there are few aspects of recruiting that don’t take place through a computer nowadays and candidates who want to …
The Five Best Job-Seeking Tips from Headhunters
Job hunting has always been difficult. Between finding positions that look appealing to meeting with potential employers, there are dozens of things that present a potential roadblock to would-be employees looking for a position they love. Fortunately, headhunters know a …
Good Headhunters vs. Bad Headhunters: What You Need to Know
Most professionals dream, at some point or another, of being noticed by a headhunter. Headhunters bring better job opportunities and exciting new positons with major companies, but how do you tell a good one from a bad one? While there …
The Difference Between Headhunting and Recruiting
While the terms are often used interchangeably, headhunting and recruiting aren’t exactly the same thing. In order to fully understand the places of headhunters and recruiters, it’s important to first understand the different roles they play in the job market. …
How Headhunters Work: What you Need to Know About Recruitment Specialists
Headhunters: they’re some of the most effective recruitment tools a company can use and also some of the least understood. When people think of headhunters, images of sneaky kidnappers, ready to grab talent from an unsuspecting company, often come to …
The Four Best Tips for Recruiting Better Candidates
For recruiters operating in a competitive environment, locating a winning candidate is an exciting prospect. In addition to lowering turnover rates and producing higher-quality work, fantastic candidates can also go a long way toward boosting the overall functionality of a …
Recruiting in 2016: 5 Things to Expect
2015 saw many trends in recruiting. From an increased focus on retention to marked generational shifts, 2015 was a big year for recruiting. As we move into 2016, however, we can count on the coming year bringing some unique trends …