They were an 8000+ person firm in multiple locations, multiple states, who by natural cyclical attrition hired 200+ people a year. Their mechanism was simple – put a print ad (yes print! they hadn’t made a full commitment to the 21st century) and online ads in the right places and wait for the calls, emails and resumes to flow. And flow they did – like a tsunami, washing away even the most seasoned HR people.
Hiring Managers: How to Revive a Stalled Candidate Search
As a hiring manager, you have a lot on your plate. You have your normal day-to-day work schedule that seems to be overflowing and never ending, and on top of all of that you have to find top talent for your team. This is a highly critical and time consuming affair and you need to be as efficient as possible to get it accomplished in a timely manner while still carrying a full work load. [Read more…]
The One: What IT Hiring Managers Are Looking For
Aegistech President Sam Tomarchio has interviewed hundreds of people in the IT sector over the course of his career. When asked for his top 10 list of qualities a hiring manager are looking for in applicants, this is what he told us. [Read more…]