Nov 14th
Why you need to inspire the hiring manager
If you've got as far as an interview, you're already considered capable of doing the job. Read »1 Comment
If you've got as far as an interview, you're already considered capable of doing the job. Read »
In a telling article in the WSJ, a survey reveals that many new managers over-estimate their skills. 72% said they never questioned their ability to lead others in their first year as a manager. And although admitting that delegating and coaching were weak areas, only 15% flagged these as areas for development. Read »
Not all interviewers are good. Many are untrained, some are inept, and some just turn up ill-prepared on the day. Companies might make you jump through their hoops (read PunkRock HR about how some companies make candidates attend three or more interviews) and some might not follow-up promptly. Read »
If you have a choice whether or not to accept a job at a company, what would deter you - apart from the question of pay, benefits or promotion prospects? Read »
Even with training and the use of competency or behavioural questioning, interviewers still rely on their gut instincts when deciding whether a candidate would be a good hire, according to the New Scientist. Read »