John Sullivan wrote about the cost of a bad hire. Reading through the list, I thought it was extremely comprehensive … someone must have done their … Read more
Uncovering Test Secrets, Part 2
Validation can get squirrelly fast. Without first conducting a legitimate job analysis and choosing a legitimate hiring test, there is no need to go any … Read more
Uncovering Test Secrets, Part 1
This might seem like a no-brainer, but many tests used for selection/promotion have no validity. In lay terms, the scores predict absolutely nothing! Not … Read more
The Missing Link in Disposition Codes
Imagine you are a coach. It could be in the business world or on a playing field. What can you control: how the game is played or the final score? If you … Read more
Profiles: the New Resume?
I’ve been raving for a good while now about the fact that the resume is doomed. Lets take a quick look at the facts: Read more
Hiring: What You Don’t Know Hurts!
When I was a kid, I watched adults get their teeth pulled and replaced by dentures. My kid-brain thought it was normal. When I grew up, my adult brain … Read more
Finding the Failure Points in Your Recruiting Process — Some Final Approaches
Some recruiting directors don’t like it when I criticize them for not operating their recruiting function in a more businesslike manner. They fail to … Read more
Validation: Sense or Nonsense?
Why don’t physicians bleed patients anymore to let out the “bad” blood? Why did they stop freely administering opiates, radioactive water, and addictive … Read more
Use a Forensic Phone Screen to Instantly Spot Achievers
While finding and accurately assessing candidates has always been important, doing it quickly will take on extra urgency as the economy recovers. … Read more
Two Tools for Managing Applicant Flow
There are literally hundreds if not thousands of products in the marketplace promising solutions to managing applicant flow. But, how do you know which … Read more