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Articles by Henry Glickel

Henry Glickel, CPC, CERS is Manager of Talent Acquisition and Employee Retention for By Appointment Only, Inc. (BAO). In his 18-year career in recruiting, Henry has successfully filled over 900 searches. Henry earned the H. Michael Boyd Excellence in Employment Award from the Association of Employment Professionals (AOEP) in 2012. In 2006 he was awarded "Most Valuable Player" by the president of BAO, Inc. An acknowledged leader in the industry, Henry has been published several times in industry and business publications. He is currently at work on a recruiting book. https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryglickel/

Recruiting For The Christmas Purple Squirrel Candidate

Published: Dec 20, 2024 2:13 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 2675
Category: Motivational  |  Tags: Candidates, Recruiting, Placement, LinkedIn, Sourcing, Search

Recruiting For The Christmas Purple Squirrel Candidate Twas two days before Christmas, when all through the recruiting arena, The recruiters had bolted left the office faster than cheetahs; The plac...

Top 5 Hiring Process Mishaps to Avoid

Published: Aug 27, 2024 3:34 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 1868
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Hiring, Sales

Hiring the right talent is crucial for the success of any business or organization. Though every organization and business will go through this process, the hiring process can be full of potential pit...

A History Of Recruitment - Era 2: The 1980s To 1990

Published: Sep 13, 2023 2:27 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 2905
Category: Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Job Market, Hiring

The 1980s and 1990s were transformative years in the field of recruitment, witnessing significant changes in technology, attitudes, and approaches to connecting job seekers with employment opportuniti...

Recruitment Era 3: Revolutionizing the Staffing Industry (Late 1990s-2005)

Published: Sep 13, 2023 2:29 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 1932
Category: Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Social Media, Candidates, Job Market, LinkedIn, Staffing, Search, Hiring

In the late 1990s to 2005, the world witnessed a significant transformation in the way the staffing and hiring industry operated. This period, known as Recruitment Era 3, was characterized by advancem...

Recruitment Era 4: The Compounding Influence on Recruitment (2006-2020)

Published: Sep 13, 2023 2:30 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 1366
Category: Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Social Media, Candidates, LinkedIn, Search, Hiring

Introduction: The period from 2006 to 2020 witnessed the emergence of Era 4, a transformative time in recruitment due to technological advancements and the rise of social media. The emergence of socia...

The Evolution of Recruitment: Era 5 (2020-2033) Emphasizing Relationships, Relevance, and Reputation

Published: Sep 13, 2023 2:32 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 1935
Category: Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Talent Acquisition, Interviewing, Candidates, Recruiting, Marketing, LinkedIn, Hiring

Recruitment has undergone significant transformations over the years, and Era 5 (2020-2033) marks a period where relationship-building, relevance, and reputation have become paramount in defining a co...

A History of Recruitment - Era 1: 1965 to the 1980s

Published: Jul 19, 2023 12:42 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 3572
Category: Education, Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Interviewing, Candidates, Recruiting, Job Market, Clients, Search, Jobs

The world of recruitment has changed significantly over the years, from the days of snail mail to today's digital era. In this series of blogs, we will take a trip down memory lane, traveling in time ...

US Hiring Stays Strong But Is That The Whole Story

Published: Dec 22, 2022 11:29 AM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 2191
Category: Expert Advice, Productivity, Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Job Market, Hiring, Jobs

Rising inflation and a slow-growing economy might sound like a recipe for reduced hiring, but the opposite was true in at the end of this year. According to theUS Bureau of Labor Statistics1, employme...

The Changing Of The US Workforce And It’s Effect On Your Ability To Staff For Your Business

Published: Nov 28, 2022 4:02 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 2299
Category: Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Candidates, Jobs

The demographic of the US population is changing - there are fewer people entering the workforce while those already in work are putting off their retirement. Whether you realize it or not, this has a...

Know Your Numbers: 7 Interview Questions Top Performers Can Answer

Published: Oct 14, 2021 1:51 PM
By Henry Glickel  |  Viewed: 2272
Category: Expert Advice, Recruiting  |  Tags: Interviewing, Sales

It is important to quantify your successes when interviewing for a sales position. Though successful sales is not all about numbers, top performers know the answers to these questions without hesitat...

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