And there’s lots of advice on candidate selection, too
As recruitment of top talent grows increasingly difficult, executive recruiters have had to rise to the challenge to find the best professionals for the top jobs. Although most executive recruiting-related web sites tend to focus on executives themselves and how they can further their careers, there are several sites that also offer a range of information for human resources professionals who want to broaden their knowledge of the topic.
TOPICS DEAR TO A RECRUITER’S HEART
www.erexchange.com
The Electronic Recruiting Exchange (ERE) bills itself as “the Internet’s leading source of networking and information for recruiters and HR professionals.” The site provides a wide variety of articles and research on recruiting, and there’s even a section for bloggers who frequently write about the topic. Signing up to the site is free and allows users access to articles, discussions and blogs. There’s an option to subscribe to free daily e-mail newsletters, as well as access to the ERE network, a professional online social network that allows users to network with 10,000 recruiters and HR professionals. The site covers a wide range of recruiting issues, including “What’s Hot and What’s Not in 2005,” “Upcoming Innovations in Recruiting,” “10 Things Every Recruiter Should Know About Every Candidate They Interview” and “The 10 Commandments of Recruiting.” Click on “Articles” on the banner at the top of the home page and in the search field, enter “What Great Recruiters do to Prevent Counteroffers,” for Howard Adamsky’s article. At the bottom of the “Popular articles” section, click on the “all time” link for author Lou Adler’s thoughts on “The Best Interview Question of All Time.”
A ‘BILL OF RIGHTS’ FOR FIRMS HIRING EXEC RECRUITERS
www.aesc.org
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) is the global professional organization for retained executive search consulting firms. Although much of the site is available only to AESC members, there are some interesting sections available to non-members. Under the tab entitled “Hiring Organizations” at the top of the home page, scroll down to a list of “Helpful Information.” This outlines the client’s bill of rights and obligations when working with an executive search firm. There are also lists of guidelines on selecting and working with an executive search firm. Thinking of a career change? Click on the “Services” link on the left side of the home page and go to “Opportunities in Executive Search” to find job postings for executive recruiters from companies around the globe.
NETWORKING AND ADVICE THROUGH AN ASSOCIATION FOR RECRUITERS
www.iacpr.org
The International Association of Corporate and Professional Recruitment’s focus is on executive-level talent acquisition and retention. Its mission is to provide the senior-level recruitment community with opportunities to network, share best practices and build cutting-edge expertise. Links at the top of the site’s home page include a list of professional recruiting guidelines, including issues regarding professional conduct and privileged information. A link on the home page leads to the association’s newsletter, “Talent Strategies Update,” which highlights articles such as “Does Your CEO Get It?” Follow the “News/Conference” link on the left side of the home page to find information on job market trends and several articles by association members.
THE JOB SEARCH SCENE
www.careerjournal.com/recruiters
The Wall Street Journal’s executive career site offers advice geared to professionals on the hunt for top jobs. Links at the top of the home page include articles on salary and hiring information, as well as job-hunting advice. Under the “Manage Your Career” tab, click on “Career Killers” for a list of articles on what not to do. The “HR Center” tab offers articles on a wide variety of human resources issues. The “Discussions” section leads to hundreds of messages from interested observers on several employment-related topics, including the state of the employment scene and obstacles affecting job searches.
Ann Macaulay is a freelance editor and regular contributor to Canadian HR Reporter. Her Web Sight column appears regularly in the CloseUp section.
TOPICS DEAR TO A RECRUITER’S HEART
www.erexchange.com
The Electronic Recruiting Exchange (ERE) bills itself as “the Internet’s leading source of networking and information for recruiters and HR professionals.” The site provides a wide variety of articles and research on recruiting, and there’s even a section for bloggers who frequently write about the topic. Signing up to the site is free and allows users access to articles, discussions and blogs. There’s an option to subscribe to free daily e-mail newsletters, as well as access to the ERE network, a professional online social network that allows users to network with 10,000 recruiters and HR professionals. The site covers a wide range of recruiting issues, including “What’s Hot and What’s Not in 2005,” “Upcoming Innovations in Recruiting,” “10 Things Every Recruiter Should Know About Every Candidate They Interview” and “The 10 Commandments of Recruiting.” Click on “Articles” on the banner at the top of the home page and in the search field, enter “What Great Recruiters do to Prevent Counteroffers,” for Howard Adamsky’s article. At the bottom of the “Popular articles” section, click on the “all time” link for author Lou Adler’s thoughts on “The Best Interview Question of All Time.”
A ‘BILL OF RIGHTS’ FOR FIRMS HIRING EXEC RECRUITERS
www.aesc.org
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) is the global professional organization for retained executive search consulting firms. Although much of the site is available only to AESC members, there are some interesting sections available to non-members. Under the tab entitled “Hiring Organizations” at the top of the home page, scroll down to a list of “Helpful Information.” This outlines the client’s bill of rights and obligations when working with an executive search firm. There are also lists of guidelines on selecting and working with an executive search firm. Thinking of a career change? Click on the “Services” link on the left side of the home page and go to “Opportunities in Executive Search” to find job postings for executive recruiters from companies around the globe.
NETWORKING AND ADVICE THROUGH AN ASSOCIATION FOR RECRUITERS
www.iacpr.org
The International Association of Corporate and Professional Recruitment’s focus is on executive-level talent acquisition and retention. Its mission is to provide the senior-level recruitment community with opportunities to network, share best practices and build cutting-edge expertise. Links at the top of the site’s home page include a list of professional recruiting guidelines, including issues regarding professional conduct and privileged information. A link on the home page leads to the association’s newsletter, “Talent Strategies Update,” which highlights articles such as “Does Your CEO Get It?” Follow the “News/Conference” link on the left side of the home page to find information on job market trends and several articles by association members.
THE JOB SEARCH SCENE
www.careerjournal.com/recruiters
The Wall Street Journal’s executive career site offers advice geared to professionals on the hunt for top jobs. Links at the top of the home page include articles on salary and hiring information, as well as job-hunting advice. Under the “Manage Your Career” tab, click on “Career Killers” for a list of articles on what not to do. The “HR Center” tab offers articles on a wide variety of human resources issues. The “Discussions” section leads to hundreds of messages from interested observers on several employment-related topics, including the state of the employment scene and obstacles affecting job searches.
Ann Macaulay is a freelance editor and regular contributor to Canadian HR Reporter. Her Web Sight column appears regularly in the CloseUp section.
