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Interviewing Tips & TechniquesWhy post a Blind Ad?
I have seen companies who are looking for employees post a blind ad, meaning they post an ad without using the company name. This ad will request that the candidate send their resume, which includes personal information like addresses and phone numbers. If you have...
Why post a Blind Ad?
I have seen companies who are looking for employees post a blind ad, meaning they post an ad without using the company name. This ad will request that the candidate send their resume, which includes personal information like addresses and phone numbers. If you have...
“Up in the Air”
In the movie “Up in the Air,” George Clooney remarks “I stereotype. It’s faster.” It may be faster, but it is not 100% predictable. In other words, you cannot predict an employee’s success in their position by stereotyping. I work with business owners and hiring...
Newsletter: The Eeyore Effect
Christopher Robin: “There now. Did I get your tail back on properly, Eeyore? “ Eeyore: “No matter. I’ll most likely lose it again anyway.” Last month, I interviewed a candidate who was world weary, tired and unhappy. This person had been out of work for a long time in...
No Weapons Allowed!
My clients and I were interviewing a man who arrived prepared with several sealed 8x11 envelopes. When he sat down, he asked if we needed a copy of his resume. I said “no thank you” because I already had one sitting on the table in front of me he'd already provided....
Just Say No
I recently asked my network on Linked In how we can improve the relationship between job candidates and the organizations who interview them. I was stunned at the response. Every single respondent replied with a request to communicate more effectively. One person even...
Avoidance
As we move forward on the tail end of the worst recession in our lifetime, it is time to learn from our mistakes. One of the biggest mistakes that we make in our businesses is our blatant disregard for a professionally run interview process. We spend so much time,...
How to NOT Hire Great People
Every once in a while, I apply for jobs just to see what candidates have to go through in order to get a position. It is important as an interviewer to understand the process from the candidates’ perspective. The application process is a direct reflection of the...
Should I Re-hire a Former Employee?
Occasionally, my clients are faced with a decision to re-hire a former employee. People may leave your organization for any number of reasons: more money, different opportunities and loss of passion for a position are common. I was asked for my opinion by a client who...
The Power of the Interviewer
I have so many people say to me before they are clients “Beth, you should have seen this person in the interview! They were amazing! And then I had to fire them two weeks later. What did I miss?” The answer to this burning question is that many hiring managers and...