In advertising, we are currently in a candidate-driven market.

This means there are lots of unavailable creatives and very available job opportunities.

After searching, asking, analyzing and searching more, I find a great candidate for one of my available art director positions. They see value in my client’s job opportunity, we get through the initial stages of recruiting… and then there’s the interview.

Please, please learn to sell your agency to candidates.

You are in advertising. Sell. Sell. Sell.

On so many occasions I put a great candidate through the gauntlet of the submission process – sending their book, their resume, phone screening, etc.…

A decade ago, the ins & outs of recruiting consisted of oversized rolodexes, paper resumes and newspaper/magazine advertisements. Sounds so long ago, right? In today’s world, the internet has truly evolved and impacted all things in one way or another, including the world of recruiting. The days of paper resumes and print ads are long gone and social networks, instant messaging and on-demand conversations are full-stream ahead.

In a recent article on ere.net, Kevin Wheeler, a globally-known speaker, author and consultant in human capital acquisition provides a retrospective and a forward look at the New Year ahead and just how much recruiting…

An apology from Michael and I, we have been doing a ton of angry posts recently, so sorry to offend everybody’s delicate sensibilities. So, here is a more insightful blog for all of your reading pleasure.

So everybody knows the big news, WPP won Dell and Da Vinci or Heresy or whatever the agency will be called is going to be formed to handle all of Dell’s needs. And, yes, I agree with a bunch of the other bloggers saying that this will be no different than a glorified in-house agency where creativity will be checked at the door (but in my…

Creative media is changing. According to an Interactive Creative Director I spoke with this morning – a 30 second TV spot just won’t sell a brand anymore. The market is changing – because consumers themselves are changing it. With the new presence of DVR consumers are able to fast-forward through commercials, and according to an AAF poll, 85% do just that. Viral marketing, digital media, social networking and only part of the change in marketing – agencies are simultaneously trying to find new ways to force frequency and reach while also engaging consumers with websites that allow them to create and be…

I don’t know if I have impressed upon any of you about how much of a movie geek I am. Well, ummm, I am a big movie geek. That being said I had to go see the new Vamp-tastic flick this weekend 30 Days of Night from the celebrated Graphic Novel and helmed by the director of the amazing and alarming Hard Candy.

To give you some perspective, I have been watching the online prequel series, researching the production updates, and watching all of the new trailers – officially making me a Tool by any standard. I had no illusions that this was going to change…

As a recruiter I always hear how rare talented people are in any given industry and how difficult it is to retain quality talent. For any company to successfully draw in quality employees they must reevaluate each stage of a candidate’s experience – from initial contact to hire and evaluation.

A recruiter’s challenge and responsibility is to manage the candidate experience fully, being prepared from every angle to provide support, information and most importantly to begin your search with proactive sourcing and great first impressions. To really embrace what your candidate experiences will change the way you view your talent and how you…

I recently celebrated my ten year wedding anniversary. My husband showed up here at the Zoo and whisked me off for some amazing sushi and way too much wine. It was divine. What was particularly funny about the evening, however, was the couple sitting right next to us. They were obviously on their first date. Allow me to set the stage:

Him-slightly balding dude in his 40s. Has chosen to shave it off, which I always support. Well dressed, no tie. Non-threatening, scruffy look. Leaning very forward in his seat as she speaks.

Her-blonde, casual ponytail, late 30s, silky sleeveless blouse and a…

Everything is negotiable when it comes to a new job offer but in order for you to get the best possible deal that you deserve, you must do your homework and understand the negotiation basics. A recent article on
Salary.com explains what steps should be taken to help you obtain the best possible deal for a win-win situation.

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Candidates are becoming more and more familiar with the world of recruiting but there are still those who often ask how they can find a recruiter to assist them with their job search. In a recent article by the Brazen Careerist, Penelope Trunk, she clearly states “Headhunters don’t’ work for people who need jobs. Headhunters work for people who have jobs to fill.” It’s that simple. If getting the attention of recruiters is what you want, you should continue to do great work and jump start your networking.

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