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 after their winds,...

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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 paper - so for...

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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...

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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 know that...

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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 ideal...

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Handling the Logistics of Onsite Interviews

Handling the Logistics of Onsite Interviews

Differentiating your institution during onsite interviews. By: Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc. Very few people actually like to travel for work.  It usually involves: Early morning trips to the airport before the sun has ever risen. Smelly Cabs/Uber....

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SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?

SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?

"Rolling the dice with a teach-out" By: Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc. Right out of the gate please don't misunderstand me.  I don't believe any employee wants to see their school close and the students be left in a compromising position.  But logic...

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SO LUCKY

SO LUCKY

"Sometimes we are so lucky to have the simple things in life" By: Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc. I write a lot of articles and blogs on all phases of Talent Acquisition. It comes with the territory of running an Academic Search Firm.  I feel fortunate...

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Passive Candidates & Cake

Passive Candidates & Cake

"Last time I did not receive a piece" By: Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc. Without question "Office Space" is one of my favorite movies of all time.  Unfortunately too many of us have felt like Milton at one point during our career.  But whether you feel...

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Cattle Call?

Cattle Call?

"Don't end up on the wrong end!" By: Vincent Scaramuzzo, President, Ed-Exec, Inc. The group interview is a hiring managers utopia.  In this fantasy world Human Resources posts their position.  Then hundreds of candidates rush to apply for this "coveted" opening....

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