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Avoid These Poor Hiring Behaviors
Your hiring program may be on track, and you may be working hard every day to attract the most talented workers and the best cultural matches. But if you
We all Make Mistakes: What
In order to drive our careers (and our lives) forward and get the most out of our time, talents, and skills, we need to let go of the illusion of perfection. As it happens, the sooner young employees learn this important lesson, the faster they reach their professional goals. If you
Three Tips for LinkedIn Recommendations
You know that your former direct report or valued co-worker is now stepping onto the job market and looking for a new position. You already know
When to Let Employees Work from Home
A generation ago, the idea of sending employees home during the day to work on their projects in their living rooms may have seemed absurd. Most corporate jobs required real-time meetings and personal interactions that simply weren
Do the Right Thing: Send Rejection Letters
After narrowing down a wide pool of candidates and settling on a final selection, experienced employers face two simultaneous tasks. First, they need to act quickly to make a formal offer and launch an efficient and successful negotiation with their chosen candidate. This step usually takes a top priority, since any delay or misstep can allow the candidate to slip away. But the second task is just as important and should never be put off or neglected. The runner-up candidates [...]
Questions to Ask (and Avoid) During Your Interview
During your job interview, your potential employer will be giving you the third degree in an attempt to evaluate your skills and personality. She
The Secret to a Great Interview: Preparation
What does it take to execute a perfect interview? The answer will depend on your specific goals, but for most hiring managers, the aim of an interview is clear: To find a candidate who can fulfill the requirements of the position while adapting to the company and its culture. A skilled candidate who also represents a cultural mismatch won