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Interviewing Tips & TechniquesHarley in a Fish Bowl continued…
In my last newsletter, I shared with you the story of the fish that my daughter “fish napped” from a science experiment and nursed the fish, Harley, back to life. Here is the REST of the story… Last week, Randy and I went to parent/teacher conferences and met with...
Harley in a Fish Bowl
Last Friday I came home to a fish in a plastic cup on my kitchen counter. My daughter named him Harley. She promptly went out and bought him a really nice bowl with beautiful blue rocks then filled the bowl with fresh water. I thought the fish was dead… really. He...
The Hiring Hangover
Last week, I met with a new client who suffers from what I call “the Hiring Hangover”. He had just fired a long time employee and had to hire someone else quickly. The whole experience left a really bad taste in his mouth and he was having a hard time getting over it....
$300,000
The end of the year is always a time of reflection for me. I like to look back and see the difference I have made in the lives of others and plan for how I will continue to bring value in the coming year. 2014 should be an exciting year, as my plan to publish a book...
The Experience Trap
Every client that I begin to work with wants a certain level of experience for the position that they want filled. They say, “Beth, they have to have 5 years experience. Not negotiable.” The problem with experience is that it is a mixed bag. According to the book...
“But I hired you for another job!”
For the past few blogs I have been telling you about my swimming experience. Recently, I had a setback. One day, I began to experience hip pain. The diagnosis is a herniated disc in my back. Much to my dismay, I have had to quit swimming and go into rehabilitation...
Go With Your “But”, Not Your Gut
I just read yet another article talking about how hiring with your gut never works. As a matter of fact, hiring on your gut reaction not only sets your employee up to fail, you will hold on to them longer when you know they are not right for the position, because your...
A-list Success story: Taking Fridays Off
For the past few weeks, I have been visiting my clients to get quotes for my upcoming book about the interview process. The success stories have been awesome to hear, like the one from my client Steve. He and I hired his right hand employee a little over 2...
I met Jimmy Buffett!
Sand on the stage, beach balls in the air and Parrot Heads! This was the scene at the Pepsi Center several years ago for a Jimmy Buffett concert I attended. The back-up singers and dancers began rousing the crowd to get into the groove, which reached a feverish frenzy...
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 margarita in my hand. I spent a 10 day vacation with my family, my cousins and my friends hanging out, playing cards, walking on the beach and generally relaxing....