10 Questions to Ask Your New Hire for the New Year

by Henry Glickel | Category: Article

Posted on Friday January 1, 2022 at 08:00:00 AM

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It’s that time of year.  Change is upon us as we ring in 2022.  For some that means changing jobs, leaving a vacancy to fill with a new team member.  As a company you seek to fill that vacancy quickly and with a quality candidate.  No matter which side of the table you are on during the interview, you want to arrive prepared.  Dive into these 10 questions you could ask (or be asked) your new hire.  Select a few to guide your interviews this new year. Walk me through a specific example of a time when someone on your team was not pulling his/her own weight.  How did your team resolve this? What are the most important factors in choosing a company to work for? What do you do when your product does not meet the client’s expected standards? In your opinion, are personal memberships useful in gaining exposure for your company and its services? In your present position how do you define a “good job”?  Are you? What are your...

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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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