Jim seemed like a perfect fit for one of your top clients. He met all the job requirements. His experience was diverse and extensive. His knowledge of the industry was impressive, and it showed. Within a year, his previous employer promoted him from a supervisor role to director. You gave him interviewing tips and coached […]
There are a seemingly endless amount of factors that come into play when conducting a job interview. Was the candidate being truthful when they described themselves on their resume? Was the job description accurate and thorough enough to attract the right batch of candidates? Are those in charge of hiring actually clear on what they’re […]
A job interview is the ideal time for a hiring manager to get a good sense of what a candidate is all about, extending beyond what’s written on their resume and cover letter. Simultaneously, that candidate should be evaluating the office environment and the open position to verify that this is a job they’d be […]
A job interview can be nerve-wracking for people on both sides of the equation. Job seekers worry they won’t get the job. Even if they have the perfect resume, they can’t manage to stop fidgeting or rambling on during the interview. And that anxiety prevents you from getting an accurate idea about what the candidate […]
There are only a few organizations that truly need to hire based on skill alone. The New York Yankees, for example. Major movie studios, definitely. Modeling agencies would be another one. It’s tough to win a World Series, an Oscar or land a major ad campaign with someone who doesn’t have the necessary set of […]