Posts Tagged ‘interview’
It’s Really Who You Know
It’s Really Who You Know My daughter, Randi, finished the spring semester of her junior year of college at home, just like so many other kids. Even before the semester ended it was time to look for a “summer job.” As you all know COVID 19 has made this summer anything but typical. She filled…
Read MoreLowering Turnover and Increasing Retention: Part 1
Hiring Smart – Hiring Right There is no better way to mitigate turnover than by hiring the right people. Make sure you’re hiring candidates who not only have the skills and experience you need but who also fit your company’s vision and culture. Yes, this is more easily said than done. While the internet is…
Read More8 Small Things People Use to Judge Your Personality
Welcome 2019, and happy and healthy New Year. On 1/2/19 we shared Dr. Travis Bradberry’s perspective on eight small things people use to judge your personality. Enjoy! You can read this article here.
Read MoreThe Hidden Art of Becoming a Samurai Listener
We all know how to talk, but do we really understand the mechanics of being great listeners? Today we share Cash Nickerson’s perspective. The Hidden Art of Becoming a Samurai Listener By Cash Nickerson This article can be found here.
Read MoreWant to Avoid Hiring People You Can’t Trust Later? Ask These 5 Powerful Interview Questions
The costs to an organization for hiring the wrong candidate can be staggering. Today we share Marcel Schwantes’ perspective on using specific behavioral interview questions to assess trustworthiness. Enjoy. Want to Avoid Hiring People You Can’t Trust Later? Ask These 5 Powerful Interview Questions By Marcel Schwantes This article can be found here.
Read MoreWork and Think Like a White Belt
We are continuously striving to accomplish our career goals. But as we become supervisors, managers, or C-level executives, how does it help to return to our entry level or ‘white belt’ roots? Today we share Cash Nickerson’s perspective. Work and Think Like a White Belt By Cash Nickerson Everybody wants to know how long it…
Read MoreWhat Happened When I Avoided Saying “No Problem” for a Month
Communication expert Judith Humphrey listed ‘no problem’ as one phrase among six that can diminish your professional credibility. Today we share Suzan Bond’s experience with replacing it for something else. Enjoy. What Happened When I Avoided Saying “No Problem” for a Month Testing out less “problematic” alternatives to “you’re welcome” helped one writer better understand…
Read MoreHow to Blow Your Boss’s Mind
Today we share Dr. Travis Bradberry’s seven easy steps you can use to exceed your boss’s expectations. Enjoy. How to Blow Your Boss’s Mind By Dr Travis Bradberry We all want to get ahead. Still, even when it seems you’re doing everything right—you’re never late to work, rarely take a sick day, and always meet deadlines—promotions…
Read More7 Things That Trustworthy People Do Differently
Trust: a crucial element in any successful relationship. Today we share Kat Boogaard’s perspective. Enjoy! Want to prove that you’re deserving of a high degree of faith and confidence? Take a cue from these habits of exceedingly trustworthy people. 7 Things That Trustworthy People Do Differently By Kat Boogaard, Contributor, Inc.com Trust. It’s a crucial…
Read MoreDo These 5 Emotionally Intelligent Things Within 5 Minutes Of Meeting Someone
How do emotionally intelligent people increase their likability when networking? After all, first impressions are important. Here are some easy things you can do when meeting people for the first time. Enjoy! Being instantly likable isn’t rocket science, but this checklist takes practice to master in the short space of a first impression. Do These…
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