Election 2012 from the C-Suite
Back in September, I reached out to business contacts (C-Suite and other executives) to see what their opinion was for this big election. I was very interested in hearing what was on their mind. The...
View ArticleDefine and Refine the "Need": Why Are You Hiring Someone?
There are nine essential elements that comprise the recruiting process at all organizational levels. My area of expertise is the most high stakes level – finding, recruiting, and onboarding the...
View ArticleCapturing and Cultivating Corporate Culture
In the previous post, “Define and Refine the Need”, a strong foundation was cast with the clearly defined need basis for the new hire and firm benchmarking for measurable and realistic performance...
View ArticleTech Startup Outlook for 2013 & the Next 4 Years
With Election 2012 behind us, the same man in charge at the White House, and an ever-divided Congress grappling with the looming “Fiscal Cliff,” thought it would be relevant to gauge how top business...
View ArticleSourcing for Success
The pervasiveness of the Internet, most specifically social media, has revolutionized the recruitment process. In a field where word of mouth and Rolodexes once reigned supreme, current job seekers...
View ArticleUnder the Microscope: Best Lens for Interviewing Success
Filling a job opening with a new blood offers a quick infusion to work culture. Getting the perfect chemistry between the new talent blood and existing team requires “critical care” for a healthy...
View ArticleSelecting Winners: Best Practices for Hiring
Interviewing, whether as the interviewer or the interviewee, is a time-developed skill that increases in value over a career lifetime. The 5th post, of our series on hiring and recruiting, is on...
View ArticleGoing Behind the Veil Before the Job Offer
While the candidate may shine in face-to-face interactions, understanding their capabilities, limitations, motivations, and history is equally important in assessing a potential good fit. The 6th...
View ArticleLanding the top candidate ￢ﾀﾓ reeling in the finalist
Landing the top candidate – reeling in the finalist Finding the right candidate for a job is gratifying, but until a formal agreement is finalized, the celebration is premature as anything can happen...
View ArticleLanding the top candidate - reeling in the finalist
Finding the right candidate for a job is gratifying, but until a formal agreement is finalized, the celebration is premature as anything can happen during negotiations. The hardest part comes next;...
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