12 best recruiting practices to copy
Posted by Douglas Eisenhart at 12:58 PM

From John Sullivan at ERE (Electronic Recruiting Exchange) comes this collection of twelve recruiting techniques to emulate - OK, copy.

Here's one example that runs somewhat counter to current thinking:

10. JP Morgan and the Athlete's Alliance for hiring athletes because of their discipline. To say that most college recruiting programs are uppity would be an understatement. They look only at top schools and demand outrageous grade point averages. In addition, they shun athletes and cheerleaders as "dumb jocks." But it turns out that athletic competition builds discipline and the willingness to work hard to succeed. These two organizations have realized that individuals with these traits and a history of winning can carry those behaviors in the business world. Bravo to these companies for bypassing the school name, major, and GPA and instead looking directly at skills, abilities, and a track record of producing under intense competition.