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Daniel Pratt commented on Kristina McDougall's blog post 'Why Pre-Hire Testing is Killing your Recruiting Results?'
"Great post Kristina! I think the problem with most testing platforms is that they are outdated, difficult to use, and, as you pointed out, refuse to take the candidate's experience into consideration. However, that's not to say…"
Mar 21
Valentino Martinez commented on Kristina McDougall's blog post 'Why Pre-Hire Testing is Killing your Recruiting Results?'
"Agree & well stated... BTW--try going after a highly sought-after; gainfully employed; "passive" candidate and say..."Before we can take you to the next step of our evaluation process you'll need to take this…"
Mar 21
Kristina McDougall posted a blog post

Why Pre-Hire Testing is Killing your Recruiting Results?

I am often asked for my opinion about adding pre-employment tests to the selection process. It would be easy for me to write a lengthy post about the validity of various test results and their ability to predict on the job success. We could have a heated debate about whether compatibility matters more than competency – if you have the right leadership in place.But, I’ll save that fun for another day. The question that no one seems to be talking about, is how testing affects the candidate…See More
Mar 21
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Jul 18, 2012
Tim Spagnola liked Kristina McDougall's blog post Get Employee Referral Results Without the Referral
Jul 18, 2012
Kristina McDougall posted a blog post

Get Employee Referral Results Without the Referral

Employee referrals are arguably the most effective way for companies today to recruit.  Here are the stats:#1 in quality of applicants#1 best source of above average applicants#1 in retention within the 1st year and beyond What can we learn from the success of referrals to make all of our recruiting efforts better?The premise of the great employee referral is simple – you like the people you have working for you now, so you want to hire more like them.  Not necessarily creating a homogenous…See More
Jul 17, 2012
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Kristina McDougall commented on Kristina McDougall's blog post 'Metrics Schmetrics... How do I really know if my search is on track?'
"Thanks Candace. The conversation about exclusivity is a tricky one, especially with a new client who thinks that more feet on the street is ALWAYS better.  Being seen as a partner in their process, rather than just a source of resumes is a…"
Feb 2, 2012
Candace Nault commented on Kristina McDougall's blog post 'Metrics Schmetrics... How do I really know if my search is on track?'
"Great post!  The toughest one to get under control with some clients is # 2, they think they have to meet a ton of people, which translates into working with multiple recruiters who then make it feel more like a race than a recruitment process…"
Feb 2, 2012
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Metrics Schmetrics... How do I really know if my search is on track?

I had a client ask today about metrics.  How do we know if our search efforts are successful and if we’re effective?There could have been a complex answer about call and interview stats, but for me it boils down to how many people we introduce to a client before an offer is made, and how long it takes to find the ideal hire.  Our goal is to keep that ratio low and the timeline short, so that everyone’s time is respected … so that we are like snipers hitting the right target on the first shot…See More
Feb 2, 2012
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Dan Nutter liked Kristina McDougall's blog post Metrics Schmetrics... How do I really know if my search is on track?
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Kristina McDougall posted a blog post

Metrics Schmetrics... How do I really know if my search is on track?

I had a client ask today about metrics.  How do we know if our search efforts are successful and if we’re effective?There could have been a complex answer about call and interview stats, but for me it boils down to how many people we introduce to a client before an offer is made, and how long it takes to find the ideal hire.  Our goal is to keep that ratio low and the timeline short, so that everyone’s time is respected … so that we are like snipers hitting the right target on the first shot…See More
Feb 1, 2012
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Dan Bello commented on Kristina McDougall's blog post 'Return of the Tire-Kicker'
"Hi, Kristina,   I could not agree more! As a Recruiter in the IT arena for more years than I care to say, I've been using the terms "tire-kicking" and "window shopping" for 2 - 3 years now to describe what's been…"
Nov 15, 2011
A blog post by Kristina McDougall was featured

Return of the Tire-Kicker

I’ve noticed a recurring theme in recruitment circles of late. “Frack! I lost another candidate to a counter-offer!”This reminds me of my early lessons recruiting in the late 90s when the tech market was booming and the war for talent was intense. We’re in a very similar place today and the challenges of signing the perfect candidate are the same. We’ve got multiple offers, counter-offers, and my personal favourite – the Tire Kicker.If you are a tech company looking for an exceptional leader or…See More
Nov 14, 2011
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Kristina McDougall posted a blog post

Return of the Tire-Kicker

I’ve noticed a recurring theme in recruitment circles of late. “Frack! I lost another candidate to a counter-offer!”This reminds me of my early lessons recruiting in the late 90s when the tech market was booming and the war for talent was intense. We’re in a very similar place today and the challenges of signing the perfect candidate are the same. We’ve got multiple offers, counter-offers, and my personal favourite – the Tire Kicker.If you are a tech company looking for an exceptional leader or…See More
Nov 14, 2011
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Profile Information

Name
Kristina McDougall
Job Title
Director, Recruitment
Company
Red Canary & The Laudi Group
Which best describes your profession?
Agency Recruiting
How many years have you been in the business?
10 - 14 years
Which industries do you work in now?
Technology
Are you interested in split placements?
no
What kind of networking are you open to?
Open networking, Referrals between friends, Very targeted/niche
How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
I work with high growth tech companies, helping them grow their business by building teams of great leaders, innovators and revenue generators.
What recruiting tools can you not live without?
LinkedIn, CRM, Blackberry/email
Website
http://www.laudi.com
Blog
http://kristinamcdougall.wordpress.com/
Online profile/Homepage
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinamcdougall
LinkedIn Profile
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinamcdougall
Twitter Profile
http://twitter.com/kmcdougall

Kristina McDougall's Blog

Why Pre-Hire Testing is Killing your Recruiting Results?

Posted on March 21, 2013 at 1:30pm 2 Comments

I am often asked for my opinion about adding pre-employment tests to the selection process. It would be easy for me to write a lengthy post about the validity of various test results and their ability to predict on the job success. We could have a heated debate about whether compatibility matters more than competency – if you have the right leadership in place.

But, I’ll save that fun for another day. The question that no one seems to be talking about, is how testing affects the…

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Get Employee Referral Results Without the Referral

Posted on July 17, 2012 at 9:34am 0 Comments

Employee referrals are arguably the most effective way for companies today to recruit.  Here are the stats:

#1 in quality of applicants…

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Metrics Schmetrics... How do I really know if my search is on track?

Posted on February 1, 2012 at 11:55am 2 Comments

I had a client ask today about metrics.  How do we know if our search efforts are successful and if we’re effective?

There could have been a complex answer about call and interview stats, but for me it boils down to how many people we…

Continue

Return of the Tire-Kicker

Posted on November 14, 2011 at 1:18pm 1 Comment

I’ve noticed a recurring theme in recruitment circles of late. “Frack! I lost another candidate to a counter-offer!”



This reminds me of my early lessons recruiting in the late 90s when the tech market was booming and the war for talent was intense. We’re in a very similar place today and the challenges of signing the perfect candidate are the same. We’ve got multiple offers, counter-offers, and my personal favourite – the Tire Kicker.



If you are a tech company looking for… Continue

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