Stop Screening on Paper Please…

Stop Screening on Paper Please…

Can you really tell how good a candidate is from a two-dimensional piece of paper? By: Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc. Ok…ok… I know… Technically, paper is three-dimensional, but I’ve never seen anyone use the side of a piece of...
Why You Shouldn’t Hire a “Rockstar”

Why You Shouldn’t Hire a “Rockstar”

“Are you really now?” By: Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc. Man, am I tired of that term. It has to be one of the most overused phrases in talent acquisition these days. I’ve even seen it used to describe a schools’ board of directors as” Our Rock Star...
Video Killed The Radio Star

Video Killed The Radio Star

Video Killed the Radio Star… Are video interviews harder to get through? By: Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc. In a word – Yes.  I do believe video interviews present challenges for both hiring managers and candidates alike. The Technology: We all...
Why Friday Client Calls & Deals Are Soul Killers

Why Friday Client Calls & Deals Are Soul Killers

Who scheduled that Friday afternoon meeting? By: Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc. I rarely schedule a new Client call on a Friday afternoon.  Historically, the odds of us getting their search are dramatically low.  Why?  Maybe I am not my best at the end...
Storms, Hurricanes & Hiring?

Storms, Hurricanes & Hiring?

Storms, Hurricanes & Hiring – What to do? By: Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc. What a nightmare.  You are trying to make some key organizational hires in the fall.  These are the people that will help make next year a huge success.  The timing is...