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Interviewing Tips & TechniquesListen to me
Listening is the corner stone for conducting a successful interviewing process. I can’t say this often enough. While listening to the candidate to measure integrity and skill set sounds obvious, it is also important for the interviewer to listen to themselves. The...
Interviewing is Hard Work
Last Monday, I interviewed 14 people with my clients. Exhausted, my clients looked over at me with wide eyes and said “How do you DO this all day?” Because I love it! I love the interview process, especially when I see my clients light bulbs go off about the process....
I’m Looking for a Job I won’t Hate
I hear this comment more often than I care to. As an employer, why would I want give you a job that you won’t hate? My clients and I want candidates that come to the table with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. If a criterion for the next position includes a “job...
Never Judge a Book By Its Cover
I have interviewed a great deal of candidates who complain about younger generations having “no work ethic.” Who says?! There are SOME young people who have no work ethic. There are also SOME Baby Boomers with no work ethic. Believe me, I have interviewed them. To...
Put Your Best Face Forward
I called a woman recently to schedule her for an interview. She thanked me for calling her, but notified me she will not be available. She would be getting a face lift next week. Slightly stunned because I wasn’t expecting that unusual response, I thanked her for...
A Rose is Not Always as Sweet, No Matter What You Call It!
I was interviewing a couple of years ago for a great position at the local non-profit. An application for Andre came across my desk with decent qualification. As I glanced over the cover letter, I noticed the candidate signed as “Andrea”. I was confused about what to...
New Year’s Resolutions: Diet, Exercise, Fire Someone???
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 filled with renewed energy to get our lives and work in order. As a part of your new year’s goals, it might also be time to fire that one...
Interviewing is Marketing
Did you know that the interview process is a great marketing tool? People who are genuinely interested in your company will apply for positions, not just those looking for a job. It’s possible to have an audience of up to 500 applicants who want to work for you. While...
Going, Going, Gone
Like most consultants that I know, my office is in various coffee shops along the Front Range of Colorado. As a result, I hear lots of different conversations. Last week, I was sitting next to two women in one of my favorite office locations. They were having a heated...
Do Looks Matter in Interviewing?
I ask my clients regularly about their thoughts on a candidate after the initial interview. Usually, I get responses like: “He had a stain on his shirt” and “Did you notice the scuff marks on her shoes?” While I realize that first impressions are often centered on...