
Case Studies
I highly recommend using a case study as part of your interview process for your next hire. I have several clients that have used case studies, and have found them really effective in screening and … Continued
I highly recommend using a case study as part of your interview process for your next hire. I have several clients that have used case studies, and have found them really effective in screening and … Continued
By far the most common questions I’m asked by both hiring managers and job seekers is: What’s up with the job market? Are we seeing a slowdown because of the recession? My answer is: the … Continued
I met with a client yesterday who was considering replacing an under-performer on his team, and he asked me how we are able to find candidates when we’re working on a confidential search. Here’s a … Continued
The hot job market in supply chain has created a new set of challenges for employers. One trend we’re seeing is that many companies are caught in a cycle of hiring and training new employees, … 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