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Hiring Mistakes – Vetting the Candidate

Debbie Harper — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:53:32 +0000

“But he was such a good fit on paper!” How many times have you heard that description of a failed hire? Unfortunately, the paper is only part of the story. It’s the person behind the paper that matters. The answers to three key questions will most often determine the success of a hire. CAN they [...]

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The Rise of the Written Interview

Debbie Harper — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:10:27 +0000

You thought you were done writing essays when you graduated from school, didn’t you? Think again. More and more frequently our clients are requesting writing samples from all candidates, not just those being considered for a formal communications role.

Oddball Interview Questions

Debbie Harper — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:19:33 +0000

The folks at glassdoor.com have compiled their list of 2009′s most unusual interview questions, and there are some doozies! My favorite is ”If you were a brick in a wall which brick would you be and why?” I’m fascinated with all the permutations of where and why. See all the questions at http://bit.ly/5Os9o8

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search

Debbie Harper — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:02:04 +0000

The New Year is traditionally a time of new beginnings, and if a rash of current surveys is to be believed, over 50% of the workforce - at all levels and across industries - will be seeking new career opportunities in the new year. Whether you’ll be actively looking or just want to be prepared when opportunity knocks, now is a great time to review the past year, document accomplishments and update your resume.

26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #17

Debbie Harper — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:01:09 +0000

#17. Plan your strategy –identify target companies and industries, and look for contacts and connections for networking .

Retention?

Debbie Harper — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:37:06 +0000

Unemployment is over 10%. Why think about retention? Here’s why – several recent polls show a simmering dissatisfaction in the workplace.

Behavioral-Based Interviewing and the STAR Approach

Debbie Harper — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:46:42 +0000

June 1, 2007. In last month’s issue, we touched upon a topic -behavioral-based interviewing – that’s designed to help ensure more targeted and more successful hires. Although the resume is what initially catches the eye, it’s the characteristics and behaviors the candidate possesses that should ultimately dictate whether or not they’re hired. The first [...]