What Do You Think of Performance Reviews?
I was speaking with a co-worker yesterday about performance reviews — the pros and cons. Personally, I can see both sides of the argument. For Performance Reviews If nothing else, at least you’re given...
View ArticleTreating Your Employees as Replaceable is Costing You Money
I heard a disturbing — yet all too common — story while I was at GenJuice DC last week. I was speaking with a former intern of a household name computer processor company. He told me that, when he...
View ArticleI’m Sorry, But Today’s Job Boards Are Broken
If you’re a regular reader, you probably already know I’m not a huge fan of job boards — at least as they exist today. And I’m not alone — many people dislike job boards. So, why haven’t they been...
View ArticleWhy Accomplishments Trump “Experience” Every Time
I’ve written before about accomplishments vs. experience, but I’m all fired up about two comments received on a column I wrote recently for the Wall Street Journal. The piece is about how to make a...
View ArticleIt’s Not Me, It’s You: How Diminishers Are Costing You Top Talent
I’m not a very emotional person (ok, we all have our moments), but Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman had me nearly in tears by page 5. Why? Some leaders seemed to...
View ArticleAnswers to 10 Questions I’m Frequently Asked
Perhaps Shonali Burke inspired me (I know she inspired this post), or perhaps I’m just cranky, too, but this post is devoted to answering the top 10 questions I’m frequently asked: Number 10: How do...
View ArticleRecruiters: There’s More to Fear Than LinkedIn’s Career Explorer
Let me start by saying I’m a huge Steve Boese fan. I’m sure he doesn’t even know who the heck I am (which I need to work on), but I read his stuff religiously, being in the HR technology space myself....
View ArticleWhy Employers Should Be Less Like the MoCo Police & More Like Chicago’s Metra
Montgomery County Police During a conference call last week, I heard my dog going crazy downstairs. I muted the phone, and went to check it out. In my backyard was a man I assumed was from one of our...
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I Hate the Word “Overqualified”
“We’re sorry, but you’re overqualified for this position.” Unfortunately, you’ve probably heard that statement before. For entry-level candidates in particular, how could they possibly be coming out of...
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Stop Creating Products & Start Creating Conversations
If I see one more job board or “social networking community” aimed at connecting young professionals with employers, I might scream. (Actually, I’ve already screamed, so I will probably do something...
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No-Fail Way to Change U.S. Internships: Adopt an Intern
Image Credit: UKRFCU Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the lives of college students? Do you want the opportunity to teach them how to succeed and follow their dreams? What if you could...
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5 Ways To Energize Your Internship Program
Image Credit: Open Forum The energy of your internship program can determine the success of your interns and what they accomplish while working for your company. Internships that attract the most...
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Recommended Reading: ‘All I Want For Christmas Is Pay’
Image Credit: Pixabay Every Friday, I end the week with a wrap-up, bringing you the top news about internships. These articles highlight the latest trends about internships to help you stay current....
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Diversity Report: Is Your Internship Program Doing Enough?
Image Credit: Peoria Magazines It should be a no-brainer that your internship program needs to promote diversity. This month, InternMatch released its 2014 Internship Diversity report. It revealed some...
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5 Hypocritical Organizations Denouncing, And Then Offering, Unpaid Internships
Female college student from Bigstock Although most college students and employers agree internships are a necessity for a successful career, the internship debate continues as organizations boast their...
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6 Reasons Interns Are Indispensible Labor
Image Credit: Successful business woman image from Bigstock. It’s no surprise that, over the last year, there’s been a growing perception that interns are viewed as cheap or free labor. A number of...
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Should the Federal Government Monitor Unpaid Internships?
Image credit: Law gavel image from Bigstock. A recent report in Canada suggests their federal government should track unpaid internships to reduce exploitation. What if the United States adopted a...
View ArticleRecruiters: There’s More to Fear Than LinkedIn’s Career Explorer
Let me start by saying I’m a huge Steve Boese fan. I’m sure he doesn’t even know who the heck I am (which I need to work on), but I read his stuff religiously, being in the HR technology space myself....
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How To Find An Intern Who Will Do Great Things
Magnifying Glass on Bigstock The time is takes to hire is growing longer, according to a new survey by Glassdoor. The average interview process now spans 22.9 days in the U.S. Add four to nine days...
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