by Larry Shoemaker | Feb 20, 2019 | Blog, recruiting
Last week, during a conversation about a new recruiting project, my client asked a powerful question, “While this is a new position and we are going to hire the individual that best fits, will she be challenged once the role is established?” What an ideal approach to...
by Larry Shoemaker | Jan 4, 2019 | Blog, recruiting
A new year is upon us. What will change from last year? Outstanding executives and key personnel will be as hard as ever to attract and retain. As a result, recruiting exceptional leaders requires digging deeper to identify candidates. The business world...
by Larry Shoemaker | Nov 2, 2018 | Blog, recruiting
Preparation is arguably the most important aspect of hiring the right person. The time invested in clarifying the role, describing ideal candidates, and establishing the selection criteria ensures emotions are only an appropriate part of the hiring decision, not a...
by Larry Shoemaker | Jun 1, 2017 | Blog, Job Search
Sitting in an outdoor cafe in Toledo, Spain, following an invigorating three day Annual Conference for members of Cornerstone International Group, makes it easy to put in perspective the choices we make in our lives. One of the highlights of the conference is getting...
by Larry Shoemaker | Apr 20, 2017 | Blog, recruiting
The Pareto Principle, introduced in 1906 by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto and developed further by Joseph Juran, is widely known as the 80/20 rule. It states that in every event, 80% of the outcomes are contributed by 20% of the causes. Believe it or not, this...
by Larry Shoemaker | Jan 14, 2017 | Blog, recruiting
The future may be all numbers and codes. But technology requires people – and not just any people! Ever feel smothered in numbers? Someone comes up with a new approach, a new insight or a new product and voila! We have Work 4.0; Wireless 4G; AI; iPhone7. Another...
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