How some companies interview badly; 5 suggestions to raise the bar
I once had a corporate client with bad interviewing habits. It wasn
Read MoreTell Me What You Think, Seriously…
Early in my career, I had an interview with the MD of a competitor. It was scheduled for late afternoon in their office, and the earlier part of the day had been awful. I
Read MoreWhy should we not hire you?
One of my clients was an American Fortune 100 Company. They often promoted internally, but did go outside for certain senior hires, for which I worked with them in various Asian markets. It was paramount that candidates could fit into their [very American] culture, with its own distinct culture and language
Read MoreThe authentic voice when interviewing
The authentic voice. Companies want to hear it from candidates when interviewing, and candidates always need to think about finding their cadence in an interview. But what does an “authentic voice” really mean within in a corporate setting, whether interviewing or maneuvering through the organisation? Authenticity often radiates from comfort
Read MoreHow to not screw up a hire
10 pointers for companies now interviewing and hiring. Want to attract and gain good talent? Then don
Read MoreAt Long Last Love
Is it Granada I see Or only Asbury Park Is it a fancy not worth thinking of Or is it At Long Last Love? Cole Porter wasn’t writing lyrics about interviewing, but I am.. People hire their own. Intellect helps, academic pedigree is of interest, work history often revealing, one
Read MoreNosce te ipsum, especially when interviewing
For those who read this regularly, you may know that when it comes to interviewing and hiring, I
Read MoreHow not to interview
The economic news in the second half of 2012 is rather glum. The banks are [again] laying off, Europe and the US continue to hit new high of unemployment, Asia is feeling the heat, and a case can be made for being guardedly pessimistic before the markets turn upward, which they invariably will. For those […]
Read MoreInterviewing? Warning signs from both sides of the desk
Whether candidate or interviewer, there are telltale signs during an interview that something is amiss. It is your job to try and correct it and get back on track without getting thrown off stride, or realise that not every interview goes as it should and make the best of it. Below are 8 warning signs […]
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If I could impact more on how my clients do their collective interviewing, I would tell them the following: I can help bring strong and motivated senior level candidates to you. Your job is to close the sale, not mine. The way your company organises candidate interviews is nothing short of reprehensible. A smart candidate […]
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