Dissecting the Resume: Five Useful Tools
Getting a resume right is the top priority for all job seekers, creating that all-important document that will catch a potential employer’s attention and prompt contact is crucial. Today we will be dissecting the resume and review what job seekers absolutely need in a resume to get noticed. Whether you are looking for a new […]
How to Spot Someone Lying in an Interview
When conducting interviews as an employer, your goal is to learn more about the candidates and hire the best person for the job. For the candidate, their goal is to discover whether your position is the right fit for them and to convince you that they are that best person. Sometimes, these two goals don’t […]
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, […]
Search Resumes: How to Read between the Lines
So you’ve created a job advertisement, put it out there for the world to see, and the next thing you know your desk has been taken over by resumes. It’s starting to seem like an endless task to sort through all those applications. This economic climate is favorable is one aspect: it’s made it an […]
