Beth's blog

I recently conducted a training on how to improve the hiring process, and one participant blurted out “What do you do about a brown-noser? We have this guy who doesn’t perform until the manager walks through the door. Then, this guy sucks up to the manager and the...

My daughter, Katy, and I would like to wish everyone a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. I am so grateful for all of my clients, friends and family for supporting A-list Interviews, as we continue to grow and thrive. A giant thank-you to my team, especially...

A few weeks ago, I received a call from a beloved client of mine. She said, “Beth! I have to tell you about the Drunk Guy we almost interviewed!” Oh, boy. +++No, this newsletter isn’t a nostalgic story about that frat party you once attended. (Which was really fun, by...

The celebration of Halloween has been very hit-and-miss in the workplace, in my experience. Some companies really promote it by buying pounds and pounds of candy and giving out prizes for the best costumes. Some companies don’t celebrate it at all with the mindset of...

Imagine walking into an office to help them with their hiring process. You encounter a woman, who obviously runs the show, and her name is Joyce. She has a beehive hair-do that is hiding no less than three pencils, and it is held high by 3 layers of AquaNet. She peers...

I had the loveliest meeting with Barbara Randell (she goes by Randell) of Future Image Group. She works with companies who have numerous generations in their employee base, and she said something that I thought about for days after our meeting. I was talking to her...

I flipped a tractor tire. It was nearly as tall as I am and weighed a little over 200 pounds. Not only was it hard to lift, but it was so awkward. I couldn’t figure out how to get my hands under the right place to be able to lift it. I had to squat with my legs around...

I get a lot of questions and concerns about recruiting with AI tools, and with good reason: I have posted numerous articles about fake candidates, fake job ads, ghost positions, hijacked candidate/company information, etc. If you are trying to hire someone, posting a...

I read this fascinating quote the other day that said “Burn out isn’t too much work. It is not being valued for the work you do.” Retention these days is a HOT topic. Turnover rates are at their highest, and companies are struggling to figure out how to keep their...

While vacationing recently, I took long walks on the beach. The wind in my hair, the sun on my face, the sand under my toes… pure bliss. After a few days, I began to look around at the other folks enjoying their time on the beach as well. What I noticed was shocking…...