In today’s tight job market, employers need to do whatever they can to woo the most promising job seekers. This is because top prospects often have more suitors than The Bachelor. And because they have choices, one misstep can take your company out of the running....
Most people know how to prepare for a job interview – they ready themselves to talk about their strengths, weaknesses, former job responsibilities and hopes for the future. But candidates should also be prepared to answer behavioral interview questions. Behavioral...
We recently sat down with the CEO of an insurance firm who was struggling to fill a key sales position. The spot had been empty for three months and she was ready to bring on a recruiting partner to help fill the role. By asking a few questions, we realized that the...
In our last blog, we looked at how pre-planning will help you get the most out of a job fair. Your pre-planning should include knowing the route to the event, making sure your clothes are appropriate, having a rehearsed elevator pitch, and coming equipped with plenty...
I don’t know why I have known the chorus to Dolly Parton’s hit song 9 to 5 for as long as I can remember, but I have. I’m pretty sure I never saw the movie of the same name (featuring Dolly, as well as Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin), or was exposed to...
Our most recent blogs were devoted to an interview that took place on HBO’s Game of Thrones. This “interview” did not follow the standard interview process protocol, as the candidate got the job and started the job during the interview. This is...
