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Interviewing Tips & Techniques
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...
Dani Lou and Mr. String
As many of you know, my daughter Katy was adopted by a stray cat named Dani Lou. This cat literally walked in the door of Katy’s apartment, and she never left. She fetches toys and brings them back, and this cat sits for treats! Never seen anything like it. One day,...
What to Do When Tragedy Strikes
Last week, Colorado lost almost 1000 homes in an awful fire. A client called me who had employees that lost their homes, and frantically he said, “Beth, I don’t know what to do here! How do I help my people?” So, I put together some suggestions. 1) Pick up the phone...
New Years Resolution: 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...
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, my daughter and I were listening to the radio. A song came on that we both love. I began belting out the tune at the top of my lungs and sang along to the chorus of the Zac Brown Band song. I sang “Long Gone” along in perfect pitch (to...
Need Staff? Raise Your Standards.
“I have a problem” confessed one of my favorite clients on a conference call last week. “Oh yeah? What is it?” I asked. “I have too many employees,” she sighed. Well, THAT’S one I haven’t heard before! Meet Lindsay Shaw, from Lindsay’s Boulder Deli and Haagen Daas....
A Thanksgiving Message
My daughter and I would like to wish everyone a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to all of my clients, friends and family for supporting A- list Interviews as we continue to grow and thrive. A giant thank you...