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I’ve said it before… There’s nothing linear in the world of Recruiting.

The number of things that can mess up a perfectly good interview is amazing.
In fact, some of it is hilarious — if it’s not happening to you.

After the dust settles, I sometimes study unexpected reactions.
(And learn quickly why we can expect them again.)

I post these observations as a discipline.

I share them with you as a guide.
-TD

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Whatcha see, and whatcha don’t see. Two more ways to tell employment is setting up for a recovery. While I was driving around southwest Ohio, a series of appointments took me through some industrial parks. Much to my surprise, I saw a number of signs along the street announcing things like, “MACHINISTS – Now Hiring.”…

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The Job Market Is Switching

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Look for high commitment, higher paying companies with global reach.  They really are out there. I just wrote a Recruiter’s View piece you might want to take a look at… Employment Weather Report, Fall 2010 It will give you the background for some of my comments here.

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Crazy Talk

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The interview process may seem slightly insane lately, but take heart. Once you get out of the asylum, things really are looking up. Last month I got a call from a highly qualified manager in the automotive sector. He told me his most recent job hunting frustrations. His story will probably sound familiar. One of…

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