It pays to ask: 10 questions for your next job applicants
Last week I talked about firing poor performers, so this week I wanted to talk about a more positive (though still stressful) job requirement: hiring top performers. How do you select the best from a...
View ArticleTime to hire? Rethink your job posting
If you’re preparing to hire a new employee, take some time to craft the perfect job posting. Work with your HR department to write a job description that will attract the best candidates—those who will...
View ArticleToo good to hire?
By Amy Beth Miller, editor of The Organized Executive I knew two things from Dave’s resume and cover letter: I really wanted him on my team, and I couldn’t afford to pay what he was worth. He was...
View ArticleCraft a job ad that attracts the best candidates
This is a guest post by Brad Farris. Once you know what you want in a candidate, how do you convey that to the marketplace in a way that’s going to attract the best talent? Most employers just focus on...
View ArticleWork in the present while planning for the future
Imagine this interesting scenario: You just began your new supervisory role and your boss announces that it’s time for you to find your replacement. No, you haven’t done anything wrong and you’re not...
View ArticleBuild relationships that aid recruitment and hiring
During the hiring process, it often feels like you need to have the position filled by yesterday. Don’t wait until your team has an opening to start thinking about whom to recruit. Being reactive will...
View ArticleDo your restrictions drive job candidates—and current employees—away?
You might expect that job hunters would jump at any opportunity for employment these days, but that’s not the case. And sometimes the factors that matter most are surprising. Take this recent study...
View ArticleBe smarter about hiring
If you regret a hiring decision you made this year, you aren’t alone. Nearly 70% of employers said they had a bad hire this year, according to a CareerBuilder survey. That’s a costly mistake, with 41%...
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