Ask This: Would Your Last Boss Hire You Again?
October 30, 2017
It’s no secret: hiring great people starts with asking great interviewing questions. But just what should you be asking? With just a few swipes of…
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Posts tagged: Recruiting
Red Flags that Scream “DON’T HIRE ME”
- November 28, 2016
Hiring would be so much easier if slackers, job-hoppers and toxic people wore big signs to their interviews that say: “DON’T HIRE ME!” But while…
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What’s More Important: Attitude or Skill?
- September 7, 2016
You’ve narrowed the field to two great candidates. One has the perfect combination of job skills and work experience; the other has an amazing attitude,…
Read MoreProblem Solved…Or Maybe Not?
- March 3, 2016
Is “Chief Problem Creator” a key position you need to fill? Didn’t think so. Employers like you want to hire people who solve problems…
Read MoreIs an Assertive Candidate Good or Bad?
That candidate made a great first impression. Firm handshake. Lots of eye contact. Direct, confident responses to your questions. They’re obviously assertive, but what…
Read MoreAssessing Soft Skills: Do you play nice with others?
- February 2, 2016
Need a team player? Regardless of the industry, success in most jobs requires the ability to work well with peers, superiors and (when applicable) direct…
Read MoreTop Mistakes Employers Make in Job Offer Letters
- October 5, 2015
Employers do lots of things that drive away top talent – from neglecting their employer brand to making candidates “jump through hoops” during the application…
Read MoreDo the Skills Fit the Job
- October 17, 2014
Is it ever a good idea to hire someone who can’t do the job yet? It could be! In a perfect world, your new hire…
Read MoreHiring for Longevity
- April 17, 2014
You found a great candidate. You invested tons of time and money in training him. Three months later, he walked out the door. What went…
Read MoreMake Sure Your Next Hire Isn’t a Monster in Disguise
- October 23, 2013
Halloween is right around the corner, but nothing is scarier than finding out your new hire isn’t what he claimed to be! A reference check…
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