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Getting an Offer Accepted without Negotiation

Getting an Offer Accepted without Negotiation

There is an old lawyer’s axiom – Never ask a question you don’t already know the answer to. It’s an attempt to elicit certain answers, and ensure you’re getting what…

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When Hiring Managers Switch Gears

When Hiring Managers Switch Gears

If you are in internal recruiting, 3rd party recruiting, or you are an HR leader, you know that one of your worst nightmares is when your Hiring Managers change the…

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Your Business Reputation and Why It Matters!

Your Business Reputation and Why It Matters!

How others view us in the business community is a critical factor in determining success or failure.  The catch is, when it comes to reputation, there is no such thing…

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Threats In Disguise

Threats In Disguise

While running for President in 1959, John F. Kennedy said about the impending 60’s: “We stand today on the edge of a new frontier … a frontier of unknown opportunities…

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Why Not to Extend a Job Offer Too Soon

Why Not to Extend a Job Offer Too Soon

Many employers, correctly seeking to act quickly on a good candidate, put together and extend offers as soon as they decide a candidate is right for them.  The minute the…

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Why Behavioral Based Interviews with Context Are Vital

Why Behavioral Based Interviews with Context Are Vital

More and more companies are moving to Competency Based (also called Behavior-Based) interviewing.  We feel strongly that Performance-Based interviewing yields better hires, when compared to competency-based interviewing.  We are advocates…

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The Problem with Buzzwords

The Problem with Buzzwords

We read a lot of web pages (while sourcing candidates), and we read a lot of resumes.  We have noticed more and more the homogenization and commoditization of language –…

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The Case for Calling

The Case for Calling

Every year, the use of e-mail, texting, chat apps, and other electronic communication increases, and the rate of phone communication decreases.  Companies are moving to evaluating people by computer analysis…

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Spring Is a Great Time to Hire

Spring Is a Great Time to Hire

You did your strategic planning last fall.  You’ve paid out (or not) the bonuses to key people.  Now your plan for the year is in full implementation.  Have you addressed…

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5 Competency-Based Interview Questions Manufacturing Hiring Managers Ask
5 Competency-Based Interview Questions Manufacturing Hiring Managers Ask

5 Competency-Based Interview Questions Manufacturing Hiring Managers Ask

In the world of manufacturing, the success of an organization hinges not just on the strategies and technologies it employs but significantly on the caliber of its workforce. This fact…...

9 Effective Onboarding Strategies for Executive Hires: Setting Them Up for Success
9 Effective Onboarding Strategies for Executive Hires: Setting Them Up for Success

9 Effective Onboarding Strategies for Executive Hires: Setting Them Up for Success

Onboarding executive hires plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth transition of these vital individuals into an organization. The right strategies not only facilitate integration but also set the…...

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