Interviewing is an art as well as a science. We all want to know if the candidate we are interviewing will be “right” for the position. It is easy to allow the candidates to walk you through their job history point by point, but here are three questions you can ask about each of their… Read more »
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The Real Deal: “Overqualified Candidates.”
It’s not unusual for hiring managers to be overwhelmed with resumes…sometimes hundreds for a single job posting. And with more resumes, comes a likelihood of overqualified candidates applying for work with your company. What’s the real deal with overqualified candidates? Don’t miss out on a potential superstar for your organization by overlooking candidates who appear… Read more »
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The Importance of Reference Checks
You’ve invested a lot of time in finding the right candidate, and understandably, reference checks can seem like an afterthought. But, they shouldn’t be an afterthought at all! Reference checks should be an integral part of your hiring process. They can provide: Reasons for leaving previous employers Eligibility for re-hire Integrity Communication, teamwork and organizational… Read more »
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Avoid the Job Hoppers! 3 Tips to Nab Long-Term Employees
While showing some signs of improvement, the economy is still struggling, and the job market is incredibly fierce. Experienced professionals are searching for any type of work, while college grads continue to flood the market. Not all professionals are looking for your job. But, they may be applying. The law of supply and demand makes… Read more »
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5 Things You Should Know About Every Candidate You Interview
Hiring can be boring. And time-consuming. And stressful. By the time you start interviewing candidates, you may have sifted through hundreds of resumes, made dozens of screening calls, and spent countless hours trying to find the “right” new employee. Finding new employees is hard work. And when you start the actual interviews, you might be… Read more »
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Fostering goodwill: How to answer questions from rejected job candidates.
As competition remains fierce for every job opening, you are likely rejecting quite a few candidates as part of your hiring process. But, when people don’t get the job, they often are looking for answers. Why didn’t I get the job? What could I have done better? Answering questions from rejected candidates fosters goodwill and… Read more »
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How to Gain Exposure For Your Job Postings Using LinkedIn
Social media is quickly becoming an ingrained part of our social fabric. It’s impact on recruiting; however, is just getting started. While Facebook and Twitter are great resources for job postings, LinkedIn is quickly becoming the best tool for employers and professionals. Tap into LinkedIn’s 100 million Members. LinkedIn has more than 100 million members,… Read more »