Do Your Seasonal Employees Have Long-term Potential?

by Henry Glickel | Category: Article

Posted on Wednesday January 3, 2024 at 07:39:45 AM

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As we search for talented individuals to join our seasonal team, we're eager to discover the unique strengths and experiences each candidate brings. During the interview process, we aim to gain insight into passion, adaptability, ability to collaborate, efficiency, and customer service.  Once the holiday season is over and the new year begins, it can be challenging to let some seasonal employees go.  The temporary opportunity has revealed skills, enthusiasm, and compatibility that could service your team in the future.  As you look forward, consider making room for talented seasonal staff to potentially transition into permanent roles within your organization.  Here are 7 questions you could use in an interview to evaluate long-term potential. How important is it for people to have goals to work toward? How are your own goals established? Tell me about your specific work related goals? Describe a work-related skill or ability you have learned in the last...

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'Twas the Night Before...

by Henry Glickel | Category: Article

Posted on Wednesday December 13, 2023 at 10:54:29 AM

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As We Look Ahead To The Night Before Christmas, We Can't Let Another Year Pass Without Sharing This Simple Delight Of A Recruiter's Take On The Night Before Christmas For The Fourth Year In A Row! 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 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,...

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10 Interview Questions You Might Not Have Considered Asking

by Henry Glickel | Category: Article

Posted on Monday December 11, 2023 at 08:00:59 AM

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Asking interview questions is a pivotal element of the hiring process, serving as a window into a candidate's qualifications, personality, and potential fit within the organization. Thoughtful and well-structured questions not only provide insight into a candidate's skills and experience but also help to gauge their problem-solving abilities, cultural alignment, and overall suitability for the role. Skillful interviewers carefully design their questions to elicit comprehensive responses, fostering a deeper understanding of a candidate's capabilities and aligning the selection process with the company's objectives.  Build a high-performing team and drive the success of your organization by asking some of these interview questions, some of which you might not have considered asking.  What do you consider a good day's sales effort? Would you prefer to sell a big ticket item or a small ticket item? Why do people buy a project or a service? How do you assess your...

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