Hiring for Soft Skills
So-called soft skills are sometimes hard to quantify. Perhaps that’s why recruiters and hiring managers focus less on these skills in comparison to others.
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How to Avoid Hiring a Bully
Much has been written about workplace bullies and the misery they inflict on their staff and coworkers. Addressing workplace bullying is often difficult, however, and so management tends to avoid the issue. Why not take a different approach, and avoid hiring these folks in the first place?
Résumé Screening Not So Effective
A new survey from staffing firm Robert Half suggests that companies may not be great at reviewing résumés.
Snap Judgment Recruiting
A recent survey finds nearly half of employers, 49 percent, know within the first five minutes of an interview if a candidate is a good or bad fit for a position, and only 8 percent take 30 minutes or longer to make up their mind.
Attention: You May Be Guilty of Discriminating Against Older Job Seekers
Your company wouldn’t intentionally discriminate against older job seekers.
What's Wrong with the Average Interview?
While many organizations are perfectly happy with their recruiting process, others have found that even with the best of intentions they still end up with an inordinate number of bad hires. Bad hires can be costly in many ways—not only are there literal costs involved in hiring, training, and eventually firing and replacing someone, but […]
Should You Overlook Employment Gaps?
Job seekers’ resumes may contain employment gaps—periods of time, short or long, where it seems as if they were doing nothing.
Workplace Violence and Hiring
A recent incident in Orange County, Florida, where a former employee entered the workplace and fatally shot five people before turning the gun on himself, has HR professionals again discussing how acts like these can be prevented. One issue that frequently comes up is the possible link between hiring and workplace violence. But does such […]
Wanted in Today’s Workplace: Passion
It’s that secret ingredient that separates the ideal job candidate from others, and makes for a high-performing employee. But according to a new study from professional services firm Deloitte, few workers have it.
When Should You Take a Chance on a Job Candidate?
Have you heard the one about the recruiter and the hiring manager? The recruiter asks about candidate qualifications, and the hiring manager says the person must be breathing.