7 Questions You Don't Want to Miss If Looking to Snag a quick AND quality hire

by Henry Glickel | Category: Article

Posted on Tuesday December 1, 2021 at 08:00:05 AM

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Indeed.com describes situational interview questions as: in-depth, hypothetical questions that can help you assess prospective candidates’ critical thinking skills, creativity and how they may respond to potential challenges at work.  Asking situational interview questions is one of the best ways for determining which candidate is the best fit for your business.  In a season where businesses are looking to hire quickly, don’t sacrifice quality.  Ask questions that will challenge your candidate, but give them an opportunity to stand above the crowd.  Select a few of these situational questions during your next round of interviews and you will quickly see which candidate will make a quality hire. 1. In one minute, tell me about a time when you had to react to a situation fast. 2. Is it ever acceptable to be somewhat pushy or step on people’s toes in order to get something urgent accomplished. Have you ever had to do this? If yes, please describe the...

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10 Books Not to Miss This Fall

by Henry Glickel | Category: Article

Posted on Sunday November 8, 2021 at 8:00 AM

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We are officially in the transition from summer to winter.  Daylight is becoming noticeably shorter and temperatures have cooled considerably.  Before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, take this opportunity to pick up a great business book.  Need a place to start?  Check out these top 10 books not to miss this fall.  Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad OnesJames Clearhttps://amzn.to/2H2sOUS No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. Business AdventuresJohn Brookshttps://amzn.to/2H6reBr Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform readers . . . Business Adventures...

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7 Interview Questions You're Forgetting To Ask

by Paul Alvarez | Category: Article

Posted on Sunday November 1, 2021 at 8:00 AM

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As you sit down to interview your next round of candidates, you pull out the standard sheet of questions and start the routine.  It’s a routine you know so well you could probably conduct the interview in your sleep!  ‘Tell me about yourself.’  ’Why are you leaving your current job?’.  ’Where do you see yourself in 5 years?’.  Seems all too familiar.  You get to the end of the interview and still don’t have enough information to make an informed decision.  But what do you ask?  Gain critical insight into your candidate by asking a few simple questions they might not have heard before at an interview.  Here are 7 questions that you might not have thought to ask your next interviewee.     Are you a leader or a follower? Compared to other companies you are considering, where do we stand? Why? Design for me your ideal job. Have you ever not met quota? (If yes) Why? What 3...

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