Somer HackleyQ&A: Should I contact the hiring manager directly, or go through the recruiter?Q: “Somer, I heard about a role through someone in my network who shared a JD, and this is a position a search firm is working on. I think…Dec 13, 2023Dec 13, 2023
Somer HackleyScreening Candidates In vs OutLast week someone asked me what I meant by “I screen candidates in versus out.” Here’s an example.Oct 20, 2023Oct 20, 2023
Somer HackleyQ&A: How to find a (Good) Executive RecruiterQ: “Somer, my situation is a little different and I don’t know exactly how to start in my search for recruiters…”Oct 17, 2023Oct 17, 2023
Somer HackleyReferences don’t have to be a waste of timeImagine references as handing a baton in a relay race. You could ask the other runner simple questions, and they could say “Yes, I love…Sep 11, 2023Sep 11, 2023
Somer HackleyFraming your experience to get past the first round interviewQuick interview tip on how to frame your experience to get past the first round.Aug 30, 2023Aug 30, 2023
Somer HackleyRecruiters: How do you not lose active job seekers?If you’re like me, you receive a handful of inbound emails and InMails every day with people introducing themselves now that they’re…Aug 24, 2023Aug 24, 2023
Somer HackleyRecruiter assessments: Opportunity vs. CandidatesQuestion from my recent post about how technology execs are a combination of tech depth, business depth, and leadership.Aug 23, 2023Aug 23, 2023
Somer HackleyUnderstanding the recruiter’s role in the hiring process will help candidates winOne of my beta readers asked why the book focuses on the POV of recruiters and job seekers. Recruiters have more impact than most people…Aug 11, 2023Aug 11, 2023
Somer HackleyAn Effective Job Search StrategyAn effective job search strategy = More time with fewer people → deeper conversations.Aug 10, 2023Aug 10, 2023
Somer HackleyQ&A: Getting an offer directly from HRQ: “Somer, It seems that the HR leader of the company wants to deal with me directly — in short the offer letter and next steps in…Aug 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023
