Author Archives: Laura
Recruiting in a global economy
Last week when discussing a new search with a new client’s hiring manager, I was struck by how much the workplace has changed over the past 35 years I’ve been recruiting. This search was for a Team Leader (used to … continue reading
Recruiting in the age of Social Media
First I’m going to admit that I’ve been doing recruiting since the dark ages, seriously…. BEFORE email, fax, social media, Goggle and instant information. Back in the day, I could either talk the client into interviewing based on my verbal … continue reading
The Endangered Species of Effective Placement: Clear Communication and Trust
I have an article over on the NPA website called “Zen and the Art of Split Placements”. There are many points within it that I feel are important to employers, but the one that comes to mind most frequently is about … continue reading
Cover Letter No-Nos Every Job Seeker Should …Well…Know.
One thing people who are applying for jobs dread most is writing a cover letter. Even if you are a good writer, it can be a chore and a pretty stressful process. Plus, if you aren’t one to frequently write … continue reading
Welcome to Our New Blog!
Premier Placement, Inc., has entered the world of blogging! For years, we’ve enjoyed reading and sharing blog posts with clients, job applicants and colleagues. We enjoyed it so much that it seemed only right to start a blog of our … continue reading
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by Laura SchmiederRecruiting in a global economy
Last week when discussing a new search with a new client’s hiring manager, I was struck by how much the workplace has changed over the past 35 years I’ve been recruiting. This search was for a Team Leader (used to … continue reading
Recruiting in the age of Social Media
First I’m going to admit that I’ve been doing recruiting since the dark ages, seriously…. BEFORE email, fax, social media, Goggle and instant information. Back in the day, I could either talk the client into interviewing based on my verbal … continue reading
