Category: Hiring

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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Poison Control

Poison Control

We’ve all dealt with toxic people in the workplace.  They make you feel bad in any encounter with them. They judge you; devalue you, and manipulate you.  Sometimes they hide…

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Moving Forward by Backing Up

Moving Forward by Backing Up

Providing “back up” for your own position by building bench strength in your direct reports is a proven way to move your own career forward.  The converse is also true…

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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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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…...

CSO vs. CRO vs. CCO: Which Executive Does Your Company Need?
CSO vs. CRO vs. CCO: Which Executive Does Your Company Need?

CSO vs. CRO vs. CCO: Which Executive Does Your Company Need?

The commercial leadership structure of aerospace and defense companies plays a crucial role in driving revenue growth, shaping market positioning, and fostering long-term competitiveness. Yet many organizations misclassify functionally distinct…...

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