Category: Hiring

“I” vs. “We” in Interviews with Potential Candidates

“I” vs. “We” in Interviews with Potential Candidates

Corporate America has trained managers to think and act in teams, and to use the word “we” when describing all actions.  Like the Queen of England! In a job interview,…

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C is for CHOICE

C is for CHOICE

We have been fortunate to have worked with excellent educators and trainers that have provided a helpful set of resources to manage challenges we face in daily life. One of…

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Top 10 Ways to Blow a Job Interview

Top 10 Ways to Blow a Job Interview

You’d think people would always be at their best in a job interview. But, in our over 30 years of interviewing candidates, we’ve seen the good, the bad and the…

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Detention vs. Retention

Detention vs. Retention

Employers usually try to retain their best executives with perks:  Bonuses, stock options, enhanced benefits, extra TLC, etc.  When these types of compensation and benefit work best, they are known…

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10 Habits of Remarkably Charismatic Leaders

10 Habits of Remarkably Charismatic Leaders

Jeff Haden wrote a great piece for Inc. Magazine online called 10 Habits of Highly Charismatic Leaders.  Please take a look.  It is clear and simple.  A quick summary: 1. They…

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Hiring Challenges – a BOB Infographic

Hiring Challenges – a BOB Infographic

Hiring managers are frustrated. There are more applicants than ever for each position, and it is harder than ever to separate excellence from mediocrity – everyone looks good on paper! …

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Social Media Can Get You Fired

Social Media Can Get You Fired

Just a couple of weeks ago, we wrote about how companies are invading your privacy by inquiring about Facebook, asking people to log in during interviews, etc.  We spotted this…

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Secrets of Memory Champions

Secrets of Memory Champions

How’s your memory?  Would you like to know how memory champions increase their skills?  It is important for recruiters and HR managers to remember people, so this is a subject…

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Oscar Winning Hiring and Oscar Winning Talent Management

Oscar Winning Hiring and Oscar Winning Talent Management

The Academy Awards honor “achievements” in all the key disciplines in movie-making, with acting, directing and writing being most notable.  Other awards, including the ones they don’t even telecast, involve…

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Acquirable Podcast Ep. 019 – Ryan Boyle | President | BOB Search
Acquirable Podcast Ep. 019 – Ryan Boyle | President | BOB Search

Acquirable Podcast Ep. 019 – Ryan Boyle | President | BOB Search

Back in November, I sat down with the guys at the Acquirable podcast at the ACG A&D Conference. They just released the episode, so I wanted to share it here.…...

How to Assess Leadership Readiness in Aerospace and Defense Candidates
How to Assess Leadership Readiness in Aerospace and Defense Candidates

How to Assess Leadership Readiness in Aerospace and Defense Candidates

A single mis-hire can stall flight tests, slip milestones, and invite audit findings. In programs where safety and security are non-negotiable, failure shows up as grounded assets, rework, and lost…...

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