Interview

In a workplace world where we conduct job interviews, exit interviews, and sometimes even “stay” interviews, it’s not surprising that there’s been a push for “declined offer” interviews. Yes, somebody thinks it… Read more

The ideal candidate — sorry, let me rephrase that, the perfect candidate —  is like a unicorn. They are extremely elusive, if not completely imaginary. You have heard about them… Read more

Does your business or organization collaborate with volunteers to serve customers or handle other key functions? Particularly for most non-profit organizations, volunteers are essential. Many organizations make the mistake of… Read more

“A person who can think differently and truly on his feet will always find it difficult to sit and fit in as an employee in a workplace, for his attitude… Read more

If you do a Google search on “interview questions,” you’ll get over 45 million links to all manner of advice on what you should be asking job candidates. Glassdoor will… Read more

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are parameters by which organizations monitor the success or development of every staff member. All companies have them and most people have their personal KPIs connected… Read more

Hiring staff isn’t just a one-way activity – it’s a contract between two parties. So when interviewing candidates, it’s as much about advertising your organization as it is for the candidate to… Read more

Here’s a trend I can get behind — Using text messaging for early-stage interviews with job candidates. The Wall Street Journal recently reported on this new trend recenty, and it made me… Read more

I realize we live in a post PC world, filled with spectacle and alternative facts, and all over social media it looks as though civility has left the building. And… Read more

For companies looking to bring on talent quickly, it’s easy to say “good enough” and just hire “someone.” Too easy. What’s not easy is finding (and potentially waiting) for the… Read more

If there’s one thing I love about the television show Shark Tank, it’s getting insights into how uber-smart and savvy entrepreneurs think. If you’ve ever seen the show — and it’s… Read more

When it comes to hiring, just about every experienced recruiter and talent manager has a story about the great candidate that turned out to be not so great. You know… Read more

What would you ask someone if you had only five (5) minutes to interview them? It’s an intriguing question because it adds an element to interviewing that you normally don’t… Read more

The things you can do when answering job interview questions to stand out and get hired.

If you’ve ever spent any time as a recruiter, you know that there’s nothing more painful than having to sit through a terrible job interview. That is, unless you’re the… Read more