I have written this book to support the HR professional who is in dedicated pursuit of recruitment excellence. By definition, mediocrity is the norm. The word mediocre is derived from the Latin word mediocris meaning ‘‘middle.’’ Those who pursue excellence are not satisfied with the middle. They are dedicated to rising above the commonplace to soar with eagles. | 101 Strategies for Recruiting Success . 16026$ $$FM 08-15-06 14:06:22 PS PAGE i This page intentionally left blank . 16026$ $$FM 08-15-06 14:06:22 PS PAGE ii 101 Strategies for Recruiting Success Where, When, and How to Find the Right People Every Time Christopher W. Pritchard, SPHR American Management Association New York • Atlanta • Brussels • Chicago • Mexico City • San Francisco Shanghai • Tokyo • Toronto • Washington, . . 16026$ $$FM 08-15-06 14:06:24 PS PAGE iii Special discounts on bulk quantities of AMACOM books are available to corporations, professional associations, and other organizations. For details, contact Special Sales Department, AMACOM, a division of American Management Association, 1601 Broadway, New York, NY 10019. Tel.: 212-903-8316. Fax: 212-903-8083. Website: This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Pritchard, Christopher W., 1954– 101 strategies for recruiting success : where, when, and how to find the right people every time / Christopher W. Pritchard. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN-10: 0-8144-7407-1 (pbk.) ISBN-13: 978-0-8144-7407-5 (pbk.) 1. Employees—Recruiting. 2. Employee selection. 3. Employment interviewing. I. Title. II. Title: One hundred one strategies for recruiting success. III. Title: One hundred and one strategies for recruiting success. 2007 —dc22 2006012213 2007 Christopher W. Pritchard All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in whole or in part, in .
