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Recently, many businesses are putting a lot of emphasis on online social networking. This is a great way for employees to stay connected and move up within their industry. Likewise, employers can improve customer retention and worker morale by adopting Web 2.0 as a company norm. More CEOs are starting blogs than ever before and sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter can make a person’s career. Or break it.

So I am going on a recruiting trip to Southern California and I am excited about the possibility of seeing sunshine. Often times, when taking a trip to a nice area of the country to recruit, some concerned people question the expense of it. Are we really getting our money’s worth? Let’s breakdown the cost of a trip for two people for four days

The ultimate bargaining chip isn’t that “they have to get you a salary in the job offer” as that is assuming you will receive one. The ultimate bargaining chip that you may or may not get an offer. And if you’re playing salary games in the interview process, what’s to make me believe that you won’t play other games. Give me a reason I shouldn’t believe your entire persona is based on an ego that requires having the upper hand in order to play ball.

I don’t like lying so I don’t though I don’t know anyone who can claim that was true 100% of the time. Still, I don’t typically lie to job seekers because it is infuriating for them and it has the ability to burn some bridges. People, for the most part, understand that you aren’t interviewing one person. So when I say, “I interviewed another person and they are a strong candidate as well so we are going to do a second interview with them. I know it sucks for you to wait but we can’t make a decision until after that.” people typically understand. I know I certainly do.