Tag: hiring

27
May

Question Proposed on LinkedIn: What’s the best interview question you’ve ever asked or been asked? Others’ Responses: – OK, I read most of these and you’re right, lots of tricking and cajoling going on. Why try to trick and cajole a potential employee instead of asking genuine questions to find out who they are and if they fit the job and culture or not? I don’t like it one bit when someone asks me what

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23
Apr

Question Proposed on LinkedIn: Personal development is professional development…isn’t it? When an employee seeks out a learning opportunity to better himself/herself, I imagine that would have a positive impact on his/her work, and subsequently have a positive impact on the company. Do you restrict development opportunities to only that which is glaringly, obviously “professional” or do you allow for more esoteric learning opportunities when determining whether or not to reimburse/support the employee’s development goals? Others’

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26
Mar

Question Proposed on LinkedIn: Do you know what your references will say about you? Others’ Responses: – I recommend building a “resume portfolio” document, which I think would work excellently with the suggestions you are making here. I have clients get actual statements from references to include on a document with their names and contact information. It’s a little out-of-the-box, but this is why I like it and recommend it! – Remember, the Fair Credit

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19
Mar

Question Proposed on LinkedIn: How to apply for a posted/advertised position Manager’s Choice? Others’ Responses: – This applies to larger companies with an HR department. When you apply for a position on line you have two choices as to go about it. Choice one is to follow the instructions and this choice does not work unless you are a clear, 100% perfect match on paper. Even then it is the slowest way to apply. When

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13
Mar

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