03/19/2018

Stop Kidding Yourself About Your Hiring Efforts

Do this instead

For years, I attempted to lose weight. Well, sort of. I would join programs and only half follow the rules. When I exercised, I made sure I never sweated. Needless to say, the results spoke for themselves. They were dismal. It wasn’t until I committed to changing my behavior that I saw the change I was looking for.

I see leaders of organizations going down the same path that I’ve taken. They say they want to do something, like rapidly fill jobs with top talent. Yet their actions indicate they are not fully committed to doing what it takes to make this happen. If you are finally ready to take action, then read on.

As of this writing, the national unemployment rate is 4.1 percent. And if you’re looking for a sales professional, their unemployment rate is 3.7 percent and it drops further, to 2.1 percent for sales reps with a bachelor’s degree. In a nutshell, we’re at full employment.

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