Interviewing and Recruiting

Executive Summary The word "bias" has negative connotations. We immediately think of the most controversial biases, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion. Executive Director of the Broad Center and author, Chaka Booker, says this is where too many companies get stuck in the diversity discussion. Biases can help us categorize the world around us, but they can also become an irrelevant filter by which we make crucial decisions that impact our workplaces. Chaka proposes the creation and sharing of a bias list to help ensure diversity in the workplace by taking a more self-aware approach to interviewing candidates....

Executive Summary Job interviews began as an assessment of a candidate's general knowledge, but soon, employers wanted to dive deeper. A job interview can either be an interrogation or conversation. ABC News Correspondent, Adrienne Bankert, says the keys to an interview where all parties connect are reciprocity, imagination, and empathy -- a realization she had following an interview with Ryan Reynolds and the cast of Pokémon Detective Pikachu. “Where do we get prunes from?” I bet you never thought you’d have to answer that question during a job interview. If you were looking for a job in tech in the...

Executive Summary In this new corporate landscape, there has been a significant change in the way companies and employees partner together. With this comes a necessary shift in the hiring process. Today, 53 million Americans, one in three workers, are considered Freelancers. Utilizing independent contractors may bring flexibility and cost savings to employers, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Before onboarding a freelancer, make sure to take your time to understand their availability, background, willingness to collaborate, time management skills, and communication skills. Asking the right interview questions will tell you if they’re a solid fit...

Executive Summary Recruiters are the gatekeepers to a productive workforce. With so much power to alter the course of a business, it’s important to hire effective recruiters from the get-go. Just as it takes time to find the right employee, it can be challenging to find a recruiter who has the intangible skills they need to do their job effectively.   Hiring a recruiter who can’t see past a candidate’s resume will likely leave you an employee whose interests and skillset are a poor fit for your organization. Instead of scrambling to fill a vacancy with just any qualified candidate,...

Executive Summary Are the traditional hypothetical interview questions a thing of the past? What if you could find out exactly how an interviewee would respond to a situation, rather than merely asking them to guess? It’s easy for job candidates to assume they have the skills needed for a position, but what if their assumptions don’t match reality? Understanding the standards of success for a position and the behaviors required to meet them is the first step to a successful CBBI interview. By asking targeted, competency-specific questions during a behavioral interview, you can predict how a candidate would behave in...

Executive Summary Understanding how to interview someone who makes their living out of saying all the right things can be tough. How do you cut through words that sound too good to be true and get to the truth? Finding the right sales manager for your team is key to both your sales and your ability to build a healthy team. Avoid getting sold on someone who won’t be a good fit for your team by asking key interview questions for sales managers that will tell you how they do business. The ability to sell is key to hiring a...

Executive Summary As the old proverb says, it’s wise to be slow to speak and quick to listen. Active listening is key to both engaging with women and earning their business. According to statistics, women are steadily becoming the breadwinners for their households. Failing to understand how to connect with them will effectually alienate them as buyers and cost you customers. Even the most genuine of attempts to connect with women can be both ineffectual and offensive if you’re not careful to avoid common stereotypes. Making assumptions can not only land you in hot water, but it can cost you...

Executive Summary During the interview process, even the most experienced manager can make a mistake that could derail them from finding the right candidate. Having seen her share of interviews gone awry, Diane Arthur shares her wisdom on how to successfully avoid the common pitfalls of the interview process. Just as what a potential job candidate says matters to you, your "performance" as an interviewer can hold significant weight when it comes to both finding and retaining the right person for the job. During the interview process, it's vital that you don't fall prey to the 15 most common mistakes...