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A Discussion about Facilitation Skills
Interview with Julia Apple-Smith, Manager of Employee Development at Sauer-Danfoss Ames, Iowa about Facilitation Skills:
Q: Would you tell me a little bit about the culture at Sauer-Danfoss?
Julia: About nine years ago, Dave Pfeifle,...
Are Cell Phones Reliable?
How Reliable are Cell Phones? Cellular phones and pagers are part of the "now" generation, instant contact, anywhere at any time. People are looking for convenience, comfort and security. The question is how instantaneous and reliable is the...
Communicating Value
Abstract: People buy for their reasons, not yours. This article covers the key elements that prospects want to hear you talk about.
Always, but especially during lean times, effective sales professionals know the importance of communicating...
Identity Theft and Credit Reports
To say that Identity Theft has reached epidemic proportions in the UK doesn't appear to be any exaggeration on the facts which are commonly bandied about... even by totally responsible organisations.
If, as I read, 80% of Councils have reported...
Why online mortgage quotes don't always give the best rate
There were days when getting something mortgaged or financed was
a big hassle. People had to survey the entire market in order to
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Headhunters - Tp Use Or Not To Use?
What should you be aware of when using an external (third party) headhunter?
Working with headhunters can be a tricky issue. Just like any other business, there are headhunters who are genuinely concerned about their candidates and have their clients? best interest at heart, while others who are out to make a fortune out of unsuspecting clients by doing sub-standard work.
This, however, should not deter you in using a headhunter in fulfilling your staffing needs. After all, sourcing for the best candidates for their clients? vacancies is what they do for a living ? they have expertise and network that you may not have. In dealing with headhunters, all you need to have in mind are some ground rules:
-Write it down. Make sure everything is recorded on paper ? fee structure, guarantees, terms of payment etc. Refuse any r?sum? sent to you if the headhunter did not provide you with such a service agreement
-Not all candidates hired are good. Protect yourself from bad hire with guarantees from your headhunter ? a 3-month period is the norm
-Avoid paying fee based on a percentage of total compensation. Accept
only fees quoted based on basic salary. You won?t want to pay headhunting fee on bonuses, allowances and the likes
-Always enquire about the headhunter?s candidate screening process. Do they meet their top candidates? Phone interviews?
-Headhunters work based on either a retainer fee (you pay up front, and as you go along) or a contingency fee (you pay only when they find someone). Get this agreement ironed out before the start of a search process
-Do not accept r?sum?s from headhunters you have no agreement with. That is unsolicited mail. Return it to the sender if you ever receive one.
There are a lot of headhunters out there. Chose wisely. Look for one that serve your niche market, have good reputation and is professional in their dealings. A good headhunter will really hunt the best for you.
About the Author
Razlan is a proud team member of EnergySkills, a professional engineering recruitment firm specializing in oil & gas industry for the Asia Pacific region. Visit their website at http://www.energyskills.com.sg for exciting job opportunities, excellent career resources and up-to-date industry news!
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