Is an Assertive Candidate Good or Bad?
March 3, 2016
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…
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Assessing 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…
Read MoreAssessing Nonverbal Cues in the Interview
- October 10, 2013
Nonverbal cues can tell you a lot about a candidate during an interview – maybe even more than what he has to say. Some studies…
Read MoreTalent Benchmarking
- July 3, 2013
If your organization is like most, your employees fall into one of three categories: · High performers · Average employees · Workers who are barely…
Read MoreGetting Better Job Descriptions from Department Managers
- October 25, 2012
Ever heard the phrase: “Garbage In, Garbage Out?” Well, it’s as true for job descriptions as it is for computer programming. The higher the quality…
Read MoreOffice Party Halloween Costume Ideas
- October 16, 2012
The horror…THE HORROR! If you’re truly terrified at the prospect of dressing up for yet another Halloween party for work, keep reading. PrideStaff has put…
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