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Interviewing Tips & TechniquesYou Need to Hair Your Replacement
This past weekend was homecoming for my daughter Katy, a Junior in High School. She is also a cheerleader, and somehow she is now responsible for doing everyone’s hair on the squad before the game. Katy’s role as squad hairdresser started last year, when she created a...
Did You Forget Your Anniversary?
Today, September 6th, marks my 20th wedding anniversary. My husband Randy and I celebrated the milestone last weekend by going to the restaurants where we dated. It was an epic way to celebrate! But 10 years ago, we woke up on the morning of September 7th - a day late...
“I Had to Sell Roosters Online”
Last week, I interviewed a woman who had previously been an Office Manager for a thriving company. She understood that her job was one with wide-ranging responsibilities that required many and various tasks. When I asked what prompted her to resign, she replied, "When...
3 full-time and 2 part-time boyfriends
My daughter, Katy, will be 17 this fall. Recently, she was sitting around with her two BFF’s when one girl asked, “Katy, how many boyfriends do you have?” The other girl jumped in with a reply: “I know! She has 3 full-time and 2 part-time boyfriends!” When the first...
Common Interviewing and Hiring Myths
There are several myths about the interviewing and hiring process. In this video, I explore and explain a few of these myths. Find out more at www.WhyCantIHireGoodPeople.com https://youtu.be/Dpw4TJ5PSUw
How the Unemployment Rate Affects Your Recruiting
Did you know that Colorado currently has the lowest unemployment rate in over 40 years? This is very good news! Having lots of people with jobs is something to celebrate. However, it can make for a very long recruiting process. If you are hiring, this is the time that...
3 Ways that Writing a Book is Like Interviewing
“Stopping a piece of work just because it's hard, either emotionally or imaginatively, is a bad idea. Sometimes you have to go on when you don't feel like it…” – Stephen King, author Many authors have described writing as a lengthy and arduous process. I myself have...
You posted your list WHERE?
When I begin a new employee search with a client, we start with an exercise to create "The Ideal List". It begins with this question: If you DREAM BIG of the ideal candidate for this position, who would they be and what would they know? After the list is created, I...
2018 New Year’s Resolutions: Diet, Exercise… Fire Someone?
It has become an annual tradition to remind my community to let go of those on your team who are not performing. Happy New Year 2018! As we begin each new year, many of us take the opportunity to re-group and redefine goals for our businesses. This time is often...
This is what success looks like.
This week, I wanted to share some success numbers with you. I have a client, MEP Engineering, who I have worked with for some time. They have embraced A-list Interviews and the Response Analysis System™ wholeheartedly. In fact, in their latest newsletter, they...