Hiring Another You

by Henry Glickel | Category: Article

Posted on Thursday May 20, 2022 at 08:00:00 AM

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Amid “The Great Resignation” it may feel impossible to find and hire the right person.  No one seems to be immune to the challenges.  Whether a solo entrepreneur or an established business with full payroll, the time will come when you need more bodies.  More skilled, capable, independent workers who are able to act on your behalf when you can’t.  When your business needs another you, how do you go about hiring?  Here are 3 pro tips to help you navigate hiring the right people to help you reach your goals. 1. Budget You get what you pay for.  And hiring the right person is an investment.  But, by hiring better quality help up front the higher your return on investment will be.  Budgeting for a particular role is going to vary business to business.  When you start, don’t limit yourself by thinking you cannot afford a quality hire. Simply start by outlining what type of work you want to hire for.  Determine the logistics...

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Spring Book Round Up: Tips from Some Greats

by Henry Glickel | Category: Book Review

Posted on Wednesday May 5, 2022 at 08:00:00 AM

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With technology rapidly advancing we have a whole world’s wealth of knowledge at our fingertips.  In a moment's notice we can have access to information about those near and far.  Technology has also given us a window into the lives of huge celebrities, media moguls, princesses, and tech titans; just to name a few.  Perhaps your next read could be about a great person you have admired or just been curious about their journey.  Check out these books about Jack Ma, Rockefeller, Oprah, Elon Musk, Walt Disney and Warren Buffet.  It is certain to peak your interest and you might pick up a tip or two to take back to the office.   Jack Ma & Alibaba: A Business and Life Biography Yan Qicheng and Chen Wei https://amzn.to/2Hc90OO Today, Jack Ma (Ma Yun) is one of the giants of the Internet world. His company, Alibaba, has become the world’s largest e-commerce platform. The rise of Jack Ma and Alibaba is integral to the rise of China’s enormous...

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Interview Tips: Mastering a Negative Response

by Henry Glickel | Category: Article

Posted on Saturday May 1, 2022 at 08:00:00 AM

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The dreaded negative interview questions.  Hiring managers often ask these questions to see how you handle pressure, your level of honesty, and your self awareness.  The work environment isn’t always a walk in the park.  There are disagreements, unproductive days, projects that fail.  They are unavoidable.  However, it is important for the hiring manager to see how you perform under pressure.  The key is to acknowledge your weaknesses and reveal how you have made adjustments to manage it better through appropriate behaviors.  Don’t get defensive.  Remain calm and confident.  Remember, the interviewer isn’t always assessing the actual weakness.  They want to see how you react and hear how you respond to questions that require you to give what seems to be a negative response. Take time this week to read through and prepare answers to these 8 questions.  Acknowledge your weakness then show how you have made adjustments. ...

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