by Alex Putman | Sep 27, 2023 | Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition
Even in today’s unusual job climate, employer branding can play a major role in recruiting and retaining a fantastic team of engaged team members. If you’re not currently promoting or reinforcing your own employer brand (EB), it might be time to have a...
by Alex Putman | Nov 11, 2012 | Human Resources, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition
It never fails, a new job post hits my career page and within 2 hours I receive the following phone messages and emails; “This is John Smith with XYZ Staffing, I was hoping to connect and see if my firm could assist with any of your openings. We specialize in...
by Alex Putman | Apr 22, 2012 | Career Advice, Creativity, Human Resources, Interview Tips, Motivation
[tweetmeme source=”alexputman”] I have spent many years interviewing candidates, teaching interview techniques and picking apart interviews. Over the past few months, I really started breaking down the basics of what I look for when hiring someone. Most...
by Alex Putman | May 31, 2010 | Crazy HR Stories, Human Resources
In all my years, personally and professionally, I have never had anything good follow the statement “I probably shouldn’t be telling you this…”. It’s kinda like a 10-year-old boy on his bicycle, in the back of a pickup truck, peddling towards and open tailgate...