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...
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...
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....
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...
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...