
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
I recently did a quick analysis of our recent placements, and realized that about 1/3 of the hiring managers we work with are former candidates! These are individuals we interviewed over the last several years … 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
Behavioural Interview Guide for Supply Chain & Logistics Sector Behavioural-based interviewing, sometimes referred to as competency-based interviewing, works from the assumption that past behaviour is the best predictor of future performance. To be effective, behavioural … Continued
One of my clients takes a one-and-done approach to hiring. They meet one of my recommended candidates for about 30 minutes, and later that day we get an offer for the candidate. Great, right? If … Continued
I occasionally get a call from a client who wants us to conduct a search, but insists on bringing in multiple recruiters rather than partnering with one firm exclusively. I typically turn down those opportunities, … Continued
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Carol S. Dweck It seems everyone is talking about the importance of having a growth mindset these days, so after hearing about this book on various podcasts I decided … Continued
Interviewing effectively involves more than simply asking questions and writing down the answers. But sometimes find that this is precisely what many logistics hiring managers and human resources professionals do. Be Fully Present It’s important … Continued
Have you ever been to a networking event only to find yourself trapped in a conversation from which you could not escape? Here are a couple of suggestions on how to disengage from a conversation … Continued
If there’s someone on your shopping list who likes success books and biographies, here’s a couple of recommendations. OPEN by Andre Agassi “Open” by Andre Agassi is one of the best autobiographies I’ve ever read. … Continued