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Interviewing Tips & Techniques
Should I Re-Hire a Former Employee?
I had a client call me last week with a question of whether or not to re-hire a former employee, and I am positive that he isn’t the only one thinking about it. In addition, it seems that employees are thinking about it too. According to Monster, 30% of former...
The Secret to Retention #4: Puppies!
Over Memorial Day weekend, my daughter, Katy, decided to foster a Mama dog and her four puppies. We spent 24 hours getting the house ready and drove to the Hylands area near Westminster, Colorado, to pick them up. Then, we spent Memorial Day doing nothing but sitting...
Can You do a Cartwheel?
As many of you know, my daughter, Katy has had several surgeries over the last 12 years, and as a kid, she never learned to do a cartwheel…until last week. Katy is a junior at the University of Miami and is right in the middle of finals. When she simply couldn’t study...
Wearing Jeans to the Gym
I am interviewing with one of my favorite clients for a high-level employee making in the 6 figures. A gentleman that we interviewed trashed his last boss, and then asked what type of product we sell. The name of the product is in the company name. He continued to ask...
The Secret to Retention Part 3: Show Them the Numbers
Good morning, New Employee! We are so glad that you are here and are excited to get you going on your training. First, I would like to tell you about the hiring process that we went through to find you. Here are the numbers: We had 297 applicants. We interviewed 49...
The Secret to Retention Part 2
As most of you know, my daughter, Katy, is a nursing major at the University of Miami. Now that she is finishing her junior year, she started applying for internships, and in the second week of January, she got hired at a rehab center, which is a coveted place to...
The Secret to Retention
Imagine that you are starting your new job today. You have your new outfit, your new backpack, and your lunchbox. You are so excited but also a bit nervous. You can’t wait to get started! This is the dream job that you have wanted for a long time! You arrive 5 minutes...
Want Great Employees? Hire a Lab.
Over the course of 3 years, our family rescued 37 animals, fostered them and got them adopted into great homes. One of my all-time favorites was a lab mix named Angel. And she was an angel! She was so sweet and loving, and she stayed right with you, no matter where...
Cat Work
One year ago today, a mangled, scruffy little kitten wandered into my daughter’s apartment. She was hungry, tired, skinny and scared. My daughter, Katy, decided right then and there that she had to help this tiny being that she ultimately named, Dani Lou. Fast forward...
The Most Awkward Interview
A few weeks ago, I had the most awkward thing happen in an interview. I mean, it happens. And every time I think that I have seen it all, some candidate does or says something so completely random. And in this instance, unprofessional. I was interviewing over the...