by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010
All too often, an extensive and thorough search for a manager produces one stand-out candidate. This candidate has the right experience, solid qualifications, and a relevant work history, and he performs well during the interview process. He said the right things, put forward some great ideas and generally presented very well. He got the job.
Three [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 8, 2010
When used in conjunction with assessments, interviewing becomes a more in-depth process that can reveal a person’s true outlook and work behaviors.
Interviewing is also an important step when selecting job candidates. When used in conjunction with assessments, interviewing becomes a more in-depth process that can reveal a person’s true outlook and work behaviors. Assessments provide [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 8, 2010
Background checks should not be regarded as intrusive, but rather as a safety net.
Background checks come in all shapes and sizes and can be customized to fit your company’s needs. Although a person’s history may not reflect his future, it does paint a picture of what the individual values. A person’s criminal, financial and educational [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 8, 2010
Just as prospectors used pans to separate the dirt from the gold, businesses must find a way to separate the standout applicants from those who are less qualified.
The gold rush of 1849 brought an estimated 300,000 people to California in search of wealth and prosperity. Prospectors and their families spent hours sifting through soil in [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 6, 2010
In this clip from The Office, there is a rumor circulating that a sex predator is on the loose and has been stalking the women of the office. Dwight, the super-hero wannabe, decides to take matters into his own hands to find and punish the supposed predator.
Although this clip is humorous, hiring people who are [...]