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When Your Great Employee Turns Bad
I had a call from a client who I worked with years ago. We had successfully hired an employee for a very key position in his company. He has called me regularly to share how great of an employee she had become over years. She has been great with his clients, great...
Stop Using The Term Millennial When Recruiting
Beth Smith of A-list Interviews discusses why using the term "millennial" when recruiting could be a discrimination in this one minute interview essential video.
Are your employees this happy?
I spoke at a conference in San Antonio for the Independent Bankers Association of the state of Texas (IBAT). I had the privilege of hearing the CEO, Chris Williston, speak about his 35 years of involvement with the organization as he prepared to exit. He had grown the...
Why You MUST Have A Third Interview
I received a call from a former client recently who is losing a valued employee. She said, “You know Beth, we weren’t using your process back then, and this employee would never have gotten past the third interview.” I said to her “Do you know why?” She said, “Yes!...
Do I HAVE to have a job description?
So often I am asked, "Do I HAVE to have a job description?" In this 1 minute and 37 second video, I explain 3 reasons why having a fresh job description when you hire is a critical step.
Why We Need To Respond To Candidates
There are 3 important reasons why you should respond to every candidate who applies for a job within your company. Beth Smith of A-list Interviews explains in this one-minute interview essential video.
What Is The Most Important Part Of The Hiring Process?
Beth Smith of A-list Interviews answers the question, "What is the most important part of the hiring process. You may be surprised by her answer.
I Have A Killer Tan – 2018
I Have A Killer Tan! Last week, I sat on the beach with sand in my toes, wind in my hair, the ocean roaring in my ears, and a peacefulness that I rarely have. I spent a 2-week vacation with my family, exploring colleges for my daughter, walking on the beach and...
Stop Reading Resumes
Beth Smith reveals that reading resumes is actually creating a bias in your hiring process. Tune into to discover a better way of screening candidates.
Want to change your company culture? Try Flood Prevention
On Friday the 13th, I had a meeting planned with one of my favorite clients. I arrived excited to be there and was greeted by the team having a company lunch. I asked my client, “What is the occasion?” He replied, “Flood prevention.” Oh…Wait! What? Everyone on to the...