James Yendrey
Candidates often arrive at interviews with rehearsed answers to common questions. While these responses can be helpful, they don’t always provide a genuine glimpse into who the person is or what motivates them. Instead of sticking to the typical questions, why not ask ones that dig deeper? The goal isn’t…
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The Education vs. Experience debate has been a hot topic facing college graduates as they complete their degrees and flood into the workforce looking for, oftentimes, the first “real job” of their adult lives. What Employers Want Nine out of ten times, employers want to see real-world, hands-on work experience. Whether…
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Improving workplace productivity starts with getting the right people on your team and eliminating the wrong ones. Furthermore, preventing problem generators from joining your organization in the first place is probably the best move you can make for your organization overall, but how? Reference Checks and Assessment Testing to the…
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In a survey done by CareerBuilder, over 2000 hiring and HR managers indicated that technology was the #1 distraction throughout the workday. Thirty-one percent claimed that email was at the top of their distraction list, while 44% blamed the internet. By far the most distracting offender for productivity? The ringing…
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The Challenge of Building a Great Team Putting together an all-star team can be a challenge. Not everyone comes in perfectly prepared for the role. The good news? This gives you the opportunity to develop your team members, identifying their strengths, weaknesses, and growth areas. By meeting employees where they…
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Recruiting isn’t easy! When balancing several requisitions at a time, advertising can net several candidates, some good, and some bad. Some may even be especially good, but not relevant for the position you’re currently recruiting for. Then there are the sourced candidates; those candidates who you’ve combed the internet resume…
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7 Pointed Interview Questions That Cut to the Chase We all know the feeling of listening to a candidate tell a story in an interview and just really wishing they would hurry and get down to the nitty-gritty, important facts without having to relive their every detail that isn’t nearly…
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Typically in an interview, the interviewer does most of the question-asking. As any good interviewer knows, it’s important to allow a candidate to ask their own questions, usually at the close of an interview, as this can show genuine interest and thoughts a candidate has about a job. In fact,…
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As your business grows, you will find yourself in need of employees who have specialized knowledge. Almost every position has some special knowledge or technique, but these specialized positions and unfamiliar roles typically require more extensive training, education, or experience. Do some extra research when hiring for a position you’re…
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Pros and Cons of Employee Referrals An increasing number of job openings are filled through employee referrals. Employee referrals can be an amazing way to find great employees. It can relieve stress, speed up the hiring process, and help reduce turnover. At the same time, hiring those recommended by employees…
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