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Employers today often find there are a dearth of available candidates located in the exact geographic location where they would like to post a job. This is but one of many reasons for the increase of telecommuting in today’s workforce. By allowing telecommuting, the employer is greatly expanding the geographic reach for candidates, since they […]
Talent acquisition professionals know that racism, sexism, and ageism must be avoided when recruiting and hiring. But what about other isms that have negative connotations in the workplace?
While it’s helpful to ask a job candidate to elaborate on his or her skills and attributes, and to share past challenges as well as successes, there is one question that will provide special insight—and you want to make sure you ask it.
In part one we learned how to probe to get meaningful answers in the interview; today we handle some behavioral interview questions.
One of the most common mistakes in interviewing is asking questions that don’t generate meaningful answers. Here are some tips for what doesn’t work, and what does.
Is it acceptable to reject a candidate because of his or her appearance?
Competition for IT talent may have companies overlooking important steps when it comes to candidate screening.
The recruiting and hiring process sometimes seems like it never ends. Even after you’ve found and hired a great candidate, there are still more steps to take. One step that some employers and recruiters opt to skip is the follow-up with candidates who were not selected. This can be uncomfortable and time-consuming and may not […]
The practice of screening applicants through the internet – particularly by using Google and social networking sites – is becoming more and more commonplace. But employers need to understand there are times when they just shouldn’t look.
Maybe you’ve started to notice it at local businesses you frequent. The cashier at the supermarket looks unkempt. The new receptionist at the salon has no customer service skills. You thank the waiter for bringing the check, but he doesn’t thank you.