Resumes, Now More Readable!
Here at ClearFit, we’re all about the fit for the job (so much that we put it in our name :)…but we know that a key part of evaluating an applicant is reviewing their resume. Which brings me to our latest product improvement, which we’re really excited to announce. This feature falls into the “Wow, […]
The Halo Effect: The Trap That Makes You Hire the Wrong Person
Authors’ note: this post is based on a hiring manager we know. We’ve changed all names and some telling details. A team full of good people is an admirable goal for any leader. But there’s a common psychological trap on the road to a goal like this that has snared many a well-meaning hiring manager, […]
Use Comments to Save Time When You’re Hiring!
We all know it’s pretty hard to keep track of the process when you’re hiring…. you have a pile of applicants, and you keep looking at the same resume over and over again. Fortunately, ClearFit allows you to comment on the applicants you’ve received. And don’t worry, only your team sees the comments—they are not […]
Paul Jackson: Why Agility Is the Key to Method’s Sales Success
[wpsocialite url=”https://smoothhiring.com/business-tips/paul-jackson-agility-key-methods-sales-success/”] In 2010, when Method Founder and CEO, Paul Jackson, set out to build a sales team for his software business, he made a costly assumption based on a widely held notion of sales. Turning his software solution into a top-rated app would require Paul to turn that assumption on its head. Method’s cloud-based customer […]
The Key Ingredient to Increasing Employee Productivity and Company Profits by Over 20%
If you like to make your employees happy, you’re doing good stuff for your business. According to a recent Gallup study, organizations with high employee engagement enjoy 20% more productivity and 20% higher profitability. But making employees happy isn’t always easy. In fact, 7 out of 10 employees in North America aren’t engaged at work. […]
