Job Interview Questions for Perfect Hires
One of my favorite writers on Talent Management is John Sullivan, an internationally known HR thought-leader from the Silicon Valley. In this article he lays out an interview framework that focuses on a few key elements such as assessing a candidates ability to problem solve. "If you were hiring a chef, you would ask them to cook a meal. By taking a “job content” approach and having an applicant do some of the actual work, is the best way to separate top candidates from avera
CEO Interviews with Perfect Questions
I often wonder what the top firms are doing in terms of improving their hiring process. This article provides a snapshot of a variety of interview questions from a diverse group of international CEO's. Why not take one of these questions and incorporate it into your candidate interview? http://qz.com/608398/be-prepared-we-gotasked-10-ceos-to-tellgive-us-their-killer-interview-questions/ #hireright #hirequality #interview #interviewquestions #leadership #executiverecruiting
Resolve to Hire Higher This Year
According to the late Steve Jobs, hiring the BEST people for your business is your most important task as a business owner. In an interview with the iconic Apple founder, Jobs said the following: “Assume you’re by yourself in a start-up and you want a partner. You’d take a lot of time finding the partner, right? He would be half of your company. Why should you take any less time finding a third of your company or a fourth of your company or a fifth of your company? When you’r
The Darth Side Interview
The much anticipated Star Wars movie The Force Awakens opens on Friday. There are new droids, planets, ships and characters. But the biggest question is sparked by that wrecked helmet of Darth Vader. Could Darth still be alive? Well, I want to assure our readers that Darth Vader is indeed alive and well. However he is smarting from his lack of employment in the last 3 Star Wars sequels and has decided to be proactive on the job front. He has freshened up his resume and worked
Job-Specific Hiring Simulations
Instead of generic out-of-the-box simulations that assess skills across a range of industries, job-specific hiring simulations allow organizations to hone in on the skills and characteristics that matter to them most. Hiring simulations help organizations get a more reliable view of a candidate’s skills before the hire. In this article, Jeff Furst, the CEO of FurstPerson, discusses how best-in-class organizations are using job-specific simulations to help them form a more acc
5 Steps for Getting the Right Mind Set For Success
Are there certain traits of success? Are there things we can learn and improve on daily to become more successful? I believe there are. And I believe it all starts with our attitude, our mindset. In "Five Steps to Get the Right Mindset for Success", Jessica Stillman gives practical suggestions on how to deal with negative thoughts and perceptions that I believe are at the root of holding a person back from reaching their potential. Enjoy! http://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/
Are Job Simulations Right for You?
Picture this: You're in an airplane ready for takeoff. The pilot comes on the intercom and announces that this is his first flight! In the back of your mind you hope he is pretty terrific. Imagine if you discovered that the airline's hiring practices included just two interviews and a reference check! It's comforting to know that a pilot is put through real-world scenarios in a flight simulator that not only 'say' their skills, but 'demonstrate' them as well. Job Simulation
The IKEA Job Interview!
In this well known cartoon, IKEA presents the perfect way to interview a candiate - have them do the job to get the job. We have been using the 'IKEA Interview' with our clients for the past 10 years with great success. Clients love our job simulations based hiring process because it delivers real results and greatly reduces their risk of making a hiring mistake. Let me share a story of one of our clients. This client is a provider of distributed workplace solutions. Their ma
Job Simulations: Helping your ROI!
Dr. Charles Handler, President of Rocket-Hire, a firm dedicated to creating and driving innovation in talent assessment, has been an advocate for using simulations in hiring for years. He firmly beleives that simulations are the future of pre-employment assessements. In this article he takes a look at what the future may look like for simulations. He also discusses the key areas where job simulations will help your company's ROI. When used as part of the hiring process, job s
Finding Your Fit: The Importance of Company Culture
Your fit within a company’s culture is crucial when looking for a job. In order to enjoy your work and to stay in a job long term, your values and goals need to be consistent with those of the organization http://www.careeroptionsmagazine.com/articles/finding-your-fit-the-importance-of-company-culture/ #hiring #teamwork #culture #recruiting #hireright #executiverecruiting #teamculture
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