The Corporate Recruiter: Recent Comments

Comment on Why the word 'demonstrate' is your best friend

2008-09-24T02:21:35Z

Excellent piece of tips - gold nuggets!

Comment on How do I start?

2008-09-24T02:09:51Z

Hi Wendi,
I agree 100% with your approach, unfortunately I've seen many interviewers who seems to think that interview process is a pain and they actually look like they are going through pain by their expressions and conducts. Interview is a a two way process, not only are we trying to find the right candidate but for the candidate too it is equally important that he is talking to the right company.

Comment on What's it like being a corporate recruiter?

2008-08-14T02:41:50Z

Thanks Wendii for an inside look in your world.

Like Karthik, I am from Asia and have been frankly disappointed with the lack of professionalism of "screeners" here.

This leads me to think that either I need to expand my networks or that there is big opportunity in Asia for real recruiters ;)

Comment on Why recruiting like House is not all a bad idea.

2008-02-15T04:48:51Z

This is a great idea that we use for every candidate interviewed. A business case question so I can listen to them think out loud. I can prep the candidate that there will be a case question to help them stay calm, but it is not the type of thing you can prep for. Case questions have been; how many basketballs are sold each year, how many public phones are in your home city, should, (name a popular product) be discontinued.

These questions, when answered on the fly start a great discussion. More importantly they provide insight into the type of thinker this person will be if you bring them on board.

David

Comment on What's it like being a corporate recruiter?

2008-01-19T13:22:52Z

Many thanks for the description of a corporate recruiter. Gave a good insight in to what happens and how things go in to recruiting.

In this part of the world it is rare for recruiter to be the part of the interview process other than preliminary screening. If the hiring manager does not ask questions!!, good luck to him for his search to get talent!!.

Karthik.

Comment on 5 no cost ways to advertise

2008-01-02T11:06:46Z

We also try thro what we call commercial/ industrial associations in the area.

With Yahoo group playing a major influence in networking(Trusted professional/personal) that has also been a good source to post requirements.

Karthik.

Comment on Why do I need an application form?

2008-01-02T11:03:02Z

Very true, the application forms helps to make apple to apple comparisons. Sometimes the resumes the way it comes can distort some of the information.

In this part of the world requesting many personal information are common, so that is not a big deal.

Karthik.

Comment on The Answers you really want to know.

2007-11-22T12:52:59Z

Karthik,

true - the question 'Are you over 18' would be illegal in the UK, but is obviously acceptable in the States. However, the legality of the question does matter even if candidates don't make the cut - those that sue you due to illegal discrimination (and you haven't been in recruitment very long if you havn't been threatened with a lawsuit!) will point to illegal or immoral questioning as evidence of your lack of understanding of employment law, or your unwillingness to take it seriously, and certainly in the UK, an Industrial Tribunal would accept that evidence as detrimental your case.

Wendii

Comment on The Answers you really want to know.

2007-11-22T09:44:15Z

Wendii,
Very good link. Yes, some of the questions are controversial. Nevertheless, asked in a subtle way in many parts of the world. Some are not even considered illegal to ask say in India or other parts. I guess the social setup too matter.Ofcourse these questions matter only after candidates makes the cut.

Karthik.

Comment on How do I start?

2007-11-16T21:02:22Z

I have two comments for the interviewee.
1. Never accept food or drink when in an interview. You are setting yourself for embarrassment.
2. For sending TY notes, ask each board member for their business card when you think it appropriate. This way you will have all their info for follow-up. Also, it won't hurt for you to write a note on the back of their card to be able to remember each person.