Recruiting For The Christmas Purple Squirrel Candidate

by Henry Glickel | Category: Article

Posted on Saturday December 11, 2022 at 09:30:58 PM

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Recruiting For The Christmas Purple Squirrel Candidate ‘Twas two days before Christmas, when all through the recruiting arena, The recruiters had bolted left the office faster than cheetahs;   The placement and invoices had all been submitted, On the searches that had been completed;   All the candidate start dates had been established and confirmed, The staff’s thoughts of starting a new search unconcerned;   So I sat at my desk to read the a recruiter training session, I was looking forward to honing my profession;   I got jolted when the phone rang; My ringtone had startled me with a cling and a clang;   I looked at the phone with some wonder, I saw the area code read North Pole not the land from down under;   I answered the phone, the voice was curt and cold, It was HR from the North Pole, they said, Santa’s not performing his tasks, he may be too old;   I said that statement may be discriminatory, The voice...

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A Few Of Our Favorite Things

by Henry Glickel | Category: Book Review

Posted on Monday December 6, 2022 at 07:00:00 AM

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Stocking stuffers, gift exchange, presents for Hanukkah, secret santa . . . we are all starting to prepare our lists.  Reading reviews, linking the right item, combing through gift guides; searching for the perfect gift can be time consuming.  We’ve taken the holiday hassle out of at least one gift this year.  Check out this round up of our top 5 favorite books.  Put the link or your list or pick up one for your office gift exchange.  1. Atomic Habits An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear                 https://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.   ...

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There’s No “I” in Team

by Henry Glickel | Category: Article

Posted on Wednesday December 1, 2022 at 07:00:00 PM

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Maybe you’ve seen a poster, uttered the phrase as a coach, or heard the song by Taking Back Sunday, “There’s no “I” in TEAM.”  But, is it true?  Is your individuality really lost when you become a part of a team?  Though there might not be an “I” in the word team, there is the word “ME”.  And you are vital to your team.  As a teammate you bring your unique gifts and talents to the table to combine with others in order to achieve a goal.  Each person has a place on the team.  And most importantly, how you work with your teammates directly affects the success of your team.  We’ve rounded up 12 interview questions that will get you thinking about teamwork.  As the song says, “. . . take the time to talk about it . . .” because you might just be the right fit for the team at your next interview. What qualities do you bring to a team? What qualities do you...

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