When you’re interviewing candidates for an open role, it’s typically pretty easy to come up with tactical questions to ask about things like experience, software skills and other tangibles. But behavioral questions are just as important, and can be more tricky to come up with. Based on my 25+ years as a recruiter, here are a few categories you should consider covering: ✅ Questions [...]
Ready for a new employment class or term for 2022? Here's one - Returnship. Inflation is soaring and life gets seemingly more unpredictable and expensive by the day. During the pandemic, more than 3 million people retired early. Now, some of them are reconsidering. But they’re not all keen to jump right back into the way they earned in the past. Which is [...]
It’s a job interview, so as a job seeker, your job is to answer questions. Really? But you also have to be ready to ask pertinent questions. That’s part of the test. Asking the right questions makes you seem smart, thoughtful, prepared, and serious. Rather than relying on the good ol’ standbys like “So, do you like working here?” see if you can [...]
The human brain is not wired to focus on one thing for hours on end. We’re more creative, innovative, and productive when we work in spurts. For this reason, the concept of the 8-hour workday seems to be a bad one, but most of us have adjusted by breaking up our day into chunks: a meeting here, a brainstorm there, a furtive social [...]
You're in an interview process and really want to work for this company. Or so you think. But the interview process has raised a few red flags. What might some of those be? Maybe the hiring manager has had to reschedule one too many times. Has the hiring manager taken the time to even read your resume prior to your meeting? Making candidates [...]
You’re looking for a new job, and your profile on LinkedIn is 100% completed. You’re good, right? On that front, at least. LinkedIn may be at the center of your hiring efforts these days, but having a well-designed CV or resume could take you on a further digital journey. Luckily, there are plenty of websites that offer a modern alternative to Microsoft Word’s [...]
One of biggest headaches for HR when it comes to hiring remote employees is figuring out the right compensation strategy. It’s always been somewhat normal to assess compensation based on the average cost of skilled labor in a particular region and industry. A tech employee in Silicon Valley would typically make more than a tech employee in Central Florida. But what about a [...]
Here’s a #jobseeker tip for the day: There are certain questions hiring managers will ask that we call “behavioral questions.” These are the ones designed to suss out how you might act and react on the job. They might sound something like this: “Tell me about a time you resolved conflict at work.” Or: “How do you handle it when you miss a [...]
A dazzling interview is a step in the process. It does not necessarily close the deal. If you are really interested in the next step or want the job, don’t forget a follow-up note! This thank-you note should be gracious, upbeat, and enthusiastic. That goes without saying. A couple of other things to aim for: 💡 Make it personal by referencing real conversations you [...]
“Tim, What’s the most important part of any resume?” The whole thing matters, but I would argue that the biggest focus should be on proving your worth as a performer. The companies and titles are great, but what exactly did you accomplish in those roles? Your Made/Saved/Achieveds should be front and center in bullet format. Easy to find. What did you do to [...]