by admin | Mar 21, 2012 | Employee Hiring
Peyton Manning is in and Tim Tebow is out.
First, when making a good hiring decision, a boss must ask this question: Can I work with this person? Both Tebow and Manning have solid reputations for being workable, and in this era of cranky celebrities, this is point for both of them.Was this a good hiring decision? Only time will tell.
Second, the next question is can they do the job? While Tebow has been somewhat inconsistent last year, so has Peyton Manning. While Manning has experience on his side, he is also injured and set in his ways. What happens if he gets injured again?
Third, is the candidate passionate about the job? Manning is a little crusty around the edges. He is older and he was a leader in the lockout with the NFL. Tebow loves the game of football. He is energetic, passionate and needs some coaching.
My vote? Hire Manning to train Tebow. Now you have experience coupled with passion and healthiness. That is a winning combination.
by Beth | Feb 1, 2012 | Employee Hiring, Interview Techniques
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 voice inside your head will sound the alarm bells if something is not quite right. If there is something worrying you that you can’t articulate, ask for help. Schedule another interview and have someone sit in on it with you. Whatever you do, don’t ignore it! Hiring someone is a big responsibility, so take the time to do it right by listening.
by Beth | Jan 25, 2012 | Employee Hiring, Interview Techniques
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. They get it. They have made a great choice, and they know it. The candidate is also happy because the client is sure of their choice.
I followed up with another client of mine recently. I have helped them hire many people for a variety of different positions. When asked how everyone was doing and the response was “All of our people are great. Thanks for your help!”
So why is the interview process so hard? The largest reason I have seen in my experience is that the interview team is not prepared. A lot of work that must happen long before posting that job ad. Keep in mind:
- You can’t get what you want, unless you know what it is.
- Your team has to be prepared, understanding who is responsible for the variety of tasks & roles necessary in the interview process.
- An interview is an interaction unlike any other in our culture. You can’t just wing it and expect it to work.
So, put in the time upfront to really examine what your ideal candidate looks like and to prepare your team. It will be well worth it in the end. And, when I follow up with you after your next interview process, you too can say “Beth, our people are amazing!”
by Beth | Jan 11, 2012 | Employee Hiring
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 judge an entire population by their age is called “ageism” and it is against the law. Ageism is also missing the whole point. When you interview based on age, you may completely overlook the A-list candidate you are looking for. Don’t judge a book by its cover, no matter how old it is.
by Beth | Jan 4, 2012 | Adventures in Interviewing
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 call this person, so I didn’t.
As employers, we can be swayed by a person’s technical skills, where they went to school, who they have worked for, but if they can’t get their own name right? No thank you.
