You know, the hiring process would be a lot easier if candidates weren’t so skilled in deceptive interview tactics – things like telling questioners … Read more
CareerBuilder Identifies 10 Rapidly Growing, High-Demand Jobs
We hear a lot about the sluggishness of the economy, and a lot of that talk revolves around the lack of jobs and the stubbornly high (over 8 percent … Read more
The Employee Walk of Shame: How HR Can Help Make It a Little Easier
I’ve lost jobs and I’ve called old employers to see if they would want to hire me back. I’ve usually gotten a response that sounded something like, “Oh, … Read more
Killer Ninja Interview Questions: Why They’re Deceptively Revealing
To say that the job interview is a pretty important part of the employee selection process is like saying that denial is a pretty big reason why Donald … Read more
Do You Buy the Argument That Gay Men Make the Best Bosses?
Details magazine recently shook up the corporate hiring world when it ran an article entitled “Why Gay Men Make the Best Bosses.” It’s an interesting read. … Read more
The Value of a Really Crappy Job — and How It Can Be a Badge of Honor
As some of you may have realized from recent posts (DESPERATELY WANTED! Job Applicants Who Aren’t Stupid), I’ve been interviewing candidates for the … Read more
Why Women Don’t Get Promoted or Hired – and How to Level the Field
The New York Times had an article recently regarding hiring practices and succession practices at Google – and Lord knows if Google is doing it, it must be … Read more
5 Ways to Uncover a Job Candidate’s Hidden Strengths & Weaknesses
Recruiting is easy, but talent hiring is tough. When you’re recruiting, you’re looking at concrete facts – the applicant’s work history, experience in the … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Accountability Is a Two-Way Street
By Mel Kleiman Action is routinely taken against job applicants and employees because of misrepresentations on their resumes. On the other hand, I’m … Read more
Labor Department Clarifies Compliance Rules For Internet Hiring
If your employer does business with the federal government, you already know — or should know — the rules about Internet hiring. You know the four criteria … Read more