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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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Does Company Culture Really Matter?

Does Company Culture Really Matter?

Last year we wrote about how to hire for a good cultural fit at your company.  However, the more we read and think about culture, and the more we hear…

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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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Get Great Performance from Your Team

Get Great Performance from Your Team

Your goals are set. Can you and your team meet them?  Here are some important ideas on how to get great performance next year from your team.   Clarify Goals: …

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Read These Secrets for Advancing Your Career

Read These Secrets for Advancing Your Career

If you want to move ahead in your company, or position yourself for a job change, there are certain basics that will help move you forward.   Be effective: First…

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Ex-Spouse Syndrome of Hiring

Ex-Spouse Syndrome of Hiring

Losing a key employee can be as challenging as a divorce.  Anyone who has ever been divorced, or even had a serious relationship break-up, knows the pain of that separation. …

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Don’t Play Hard to Get When Hiring

Don’t Play Hard to Get When Hiring

Hiring can be compared to dating and courtship in the amount of desire shown and expressed by both employers and candidates for the other.   In dating, people often play…

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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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