Jason didn’t impress Marcus from the outset of his initial job interview, but Marcus gave him a chance because he came from a trusted reference. Despite … Read more
Candidate Coaching Improves Hiring Results — So Stop Losing Candidates For Preventable Reasons
If you are failing to coach your candidates prior to their interview, you may be unnecessarily losing as many as 20 percent of your qualified candidates … Read more
5 Ways to Check References to Avoid Toxic Employees
Have you ever attempted to check references before hiring, and run into a brick wall with the former employer giving you only name, title, and date of … Read more
A Few Words About Hiring, Managing and Training
Short takes on hiring, managing and training from the Humetrics blog: Cultural fit Want to know what that job applicant’s life philosophy and values are? … Read more
When Hiring Temps, Be Sure They Are a Cultural Fit
Let’s say you have a short-term, mission-critical project and your team is missing some specialized skills. Or maybe you need someone who can fill in for a … Read more
Interviewing Sourcers – Hire The Person, Not The Skill
You’ve just completed your interviews, and now it’s time to decide. Which candidate do you hire as the new sourcer for your team? I have gone back and … Read more
Lifecycle Mastery: Interviewing for the Right Talent
This is part two of a six part look at how employers can master the talent lifecycle in a way that will help build a high performing workforce. … Read more
A Better Way to Assess Exceptional vs. Average Performance in an Interview
I want to give you a blueprint for what I believe based on my experience and research is the best way to structure your interview framework to produce a … Read more
It’s Not the Recruiter, It’s the Role
A recruiter’s job is tough. With the power in the job seekers hands, a recruiter has to dig deeper and think of innovative ways to fill a role with the … Read more
Help Your Board Make a Successful CEO Hire
The Center for Creative Leadership has estimated that “failure” in senior leadership positions has increased in recent years. As the senior partner for a … Read more