Somehow it seems that job scams and social media are all too often turning up in the same articles, if not sentences. While job scams exist and can be devastating to your personal identity and finances, the reality is that they are few and far between. There is much more fear about scams than there are scams. And although that is certainly true, we all know that it only takes one bad experience with a [...]
Jason
Is it my imagination, or are the simplest truths always the greatest truths? My friend at Human Race Horses has touched on something in his “personal leadership epiphany” that I’m certain strikes a chord with all who read it. In one simple statement, he encapsulates what’s often at the root of poor performing employees, managers, teams, departments, divisions, and entire companies. Every organization needs do’ers and leaders, and despite the fantasy-land ideal of a “hands-on [...]
Mar 182011
A friend sent me a link recently to a top 10 list for the top 10 Biggest Interview Killers for job seekers, which you can read here. You may be aware of some of these tips already, but taken in their entirety, they do provide a very good overview of how to prepare for and succeed in an interview. I’d suggest it’s very much worth the read. I won’t give away all of the tips, [...]
Do what you are supposed to do, when you are supposed to do it. That’s the single greatest piece of advice I can give young employees looking to make a name for themselves within their organization. Sounds a little elementary, but more often than not, young over achievers spend such a great deal of time looking for ways to stand out and go “above and beyond” that they abandon the work they are supposed to [...]
Aside from the work of finding the great candidates among the volumes of unqualified applicants, there are also regulations and guidelines to be considered. Above all, try to remember that you’re not just screening resumes, but that you’re making a change to the culture of your organization. There’s really no way around it- every new hire brings their personal culture, morals, values, and biases with them which affect your culture. I always have found that it’s best to analyze resumes for fit as you screen for skills and experiences. While all the applicants you screen certainly want a job, it’s your responsibility to find the ones who truly want to work for your organization.
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