Snow Totals and Salary Ranges

Snow Totals and Salary Ranges

Both can set false expectations… By: Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc.   So we are 3-3 here in the Northeast.  Even distant parts of the country are starting to learn what our “Nor’easter’s” are all about.  Nor’easters are named...
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...