Broken Telephone
Last Thursday I almost lost a VP candidate because of a case of broken telephone. He was supposed to have his final interview on Friday. Earlier in the week he told me he had travel … Continued
Interview Advice
Practical Application Exercises
A friend sent me a message on LinkedIn this week. She was going for a 2nd round interview, and she found out that part of the interview would involve a practical application exercise provided by … Continued
Using Case Studies to Hire
I highly recommend using a case study as part of your interview process for your next hire. I only have a few clients that have used case studies, but I’ve found them really effective in … Continued
Building Trust … ?
Posted on LinkedIn: March 29, 2021 My client was all set to meet my candidate. Both on paper and in previous interviews, we seemed to have a great match. But something felt wrong. In previous … Continued
Let the Interviewer Lead
“How did my candidate do in the interview?” I asked. “I think his experience may be good,” replied the hiring manager. “But I couldn’t tell if he’s really what we need in this role. He … Continued
The Money Question
“Hey, you’re a recruiter, right?” “Yes,” I said, wondering what was coming next. “I have an interview tomorrow,” said my friend. “How do I answer the money question?” “Try this,” I told her: “I’m currently … Continued
Taking Interview Questions Too Literally?
There are many interview questions that can be confusing if you take them too literally. Here are a few examples: What is your most recent example of conflict resolution? What was the biggest problem you … Continued
What’s Your Five Year Goal?
This common interview question proves difficult for many job seekers. It can be particularly difficult for those who are still trying to figure out what they want in a career. The Wrong Answers There may … Continued
Why Are You Leaving?
“Why do you want to leave your current employer?” I got a call from a candidate this week. He’s interviewing for a new job, and was looking for advice on how to handle this common … Continued
Secrets to a Successful Video Interview
It’s the new normal. Since the COVID pandemic began, video interviews are now standard for job seekers, so if you’re looking for a new role, it’s almost guaranteed that you will be subjected to a … Continued