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Don’t be De-Selected

Don’t be De-Selected

If you are looking for a new job, do you know the difference between a get acquainted call, a screening call and a real interview? Candidates sometimes go all out,…

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Warren Buffett’s Ten Secrets of Success

Warren Buffett’s Ten Secrets of Success

We’re not 100% sure if these tips are “officially” from Warren Buffett, but this set of advice is widely attributed to him, and there are plaques in various public places…

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Staffing Is a Courtship

Staffing Is a Courtship

In previous articles, we have often compared the staffing “dance” to courtship.  Here’s why: When people date, they hope to meet a person who has the qualities they feel are…

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Who’s On Top?  The Candidate / Recruiter “Hierarchy”

Who’s On Top? The Candidate / Recruiter “Hierarchy”

There is a lot written in recruiter training and on recruiting blogs about “candidate control” – the notion of the recruiter being “in control” of the candidate.  Here’s a peak…

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Who’s Afraid of an Interview?

Who’s Afraid of an Interview?

Who do you think has more fear at an interview – the interviewer or the interviewee? We usually think of interviews as threatening situations more for the interviewee, who is…

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Understanding and Preventing Candidate Lies

Understanding and Preventing Candidate Lies

Candidates lie to recruiters for a variety of reasons.  Recruiters have to expect a certain amount of lying.  Some of it is even understandable.  Here are some examples: George says…

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Preventing and Countering Candidate Lies

Preventing and Countering Candidate Lies

Candidates often look for ways to beef-up or reframe their resumes using tactics employers won’t catch. We review how to counter these lies that candidates think they might get away with. So here…

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Recruiting: Speed vs. Quality

Recruiting: Speed vs. Quality

Are speed and quality mutually exclusive concepts in recruiting?  Can you find the best candidate in the shortest possible time? The answer depends on what you are seeking.  Many employers…

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Are You A Leader or A Visionary?

Are You A Leader or A Visionary?

Lots of employers, listing the top traits that they want in an executive hire, will list both leadership and vision as very important. How often do both of these traits…

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Acquirable Podcast Ep. 019 – Ryan Boyle | President | BOB Search
Acquirable Podcast Ep. 019 – Ryan Boyle | President | BOB Search

Acquirable Podcast Ep. 019 – Ryan Boyle | President | BOB Search

Back in November, I sat down with the guys at the Acquirable podcast at the ACG A&D Conference. They just released the episode, so I wanted to share it here.…...

How to Assess Leadership Readiness in Aerospace and Defense Candidates
How to Assess Leadership Readiness in Aerospace and Defense Candidates

How to Assess Leadership Readiness in Aerospace and Defense Candidates

A single mis-hire can stall flight tests, slip milestones, and invite audit findings. In programs where safety and security are non-negotiable, failure shows up as grounded assets, rework, and lost…...

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