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Does Age Discrimination Exist in Hiring?
Tweet Of course, age discrimination exists. What a silly question. However, when a younger candidate is selected, we want to cry foul quickly. Sometimes, the reason the older candidate was not selected has nothing to do with age. My partner Brad presents an interesting case study on a recent executive search regarding candidates of different […]
Why Your Skills & Experience Don’t Matter To Recruiters
The title is true. It just isn’t true all of the time.
I can’t count the number of times I have heard from candidates, “I have done all of the things for your position.” or how many times I get a cover letter that goes into a le…
Failure Due to Culture Mismatch - Don't Fall into This Trap
Tweet Have you ever failed due to a cultural mismatch? Ever have one view of a company from the interview – but it turns out to be something different? One of the greatest failure points for new hires, after the inability to deliver the expected outcomes, is a cultural mismatch. You’re NOT a bad person […]
You Still Might Not Get a Call to Interview
Tweet Even after passing through the screening process of having a”Recruiter Read Your Resume in 10 Seconds or Less”, you might still not get to the stage of an interview. Learn how to recognize what issues might be stumbling blocks in your resume and how to overcome some of the more common issues. My partner […]
An Absolute Must For A Job Interview
One of only three things that can be measured during a phone interview is communication. The interviewer is determining how well you communicate and how well you will work with the management team. Communication style is critical to cultural fit. If …
Job Search 2010 Get Started On The Right Foot Part 2
In Part 1 I discussed the need for getting an accountability partner and what an accountability partner is. This article will be about what an accountability partner should do to help you.
A good accountability partner can make a major difference in on…
STOP Interviewing With Your Eyes Closed
If you’re not asking a version of the question “What are top 3 things I’ve got to do in this position to be successful” in the first 5 minutes of the interview – you might as well shut your eyes and put your hands over your ears – the effec…
A Critical Interviewing Mistake Radio Talk Show
This is one of the most common mistakes I have seen in hundreds of interviews. Yet, it is one of the easiest to fix. Candidates know this is going to happen in 95% of all interviews, so why are they so unprepared for it. I don’t get it.
Avoiding t…
