
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
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
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
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
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
“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
“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
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
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 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
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