Hiring Tips Podcast
281 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe Hiring Tips podcast will help you make better hiring decisions. The tips are 3-4 minutes long. Topics include:
- What questions to ask during the hiring interview
- How to evaluate the person in front of you
- Employee motivation, benefits and compensation
- How to assess a prospective employee's skills
- and other subjects to help you with the hiring process.
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Episodes
Hiring the Salesperson, Part Two
September 27, 2013 11:51 - 3 minutes - 5.04 MBIn Part One we discussed how prepared the salesperson was for the interview with you. In this part, we're going to take a different look at our salesperson's qualifications.
Hiring The Salesperson, Part One
September 25, 2013 18:52 - 3 minutes - 5.14 MBThe first thing you can do is find out how prepared your sales candidate is for his interview with you.
Hiring Someone You Don't Need
September 17, 2013 16:13 - 2 minutes - 4.22 MBNow that’s an interesting question. As if not one of us hasn’t hired someone at one point or another that we ended up not needing. And that’s understandable. In this tip, however, let me make the question a bit more precise: Would you hire someone that you knew at the time of hiring that you didn’t need?
How Did They Handle Stress?
September 05, 2013 18:03 - 4 minutes - 5.68 MBThis is a superb area to discuss in an interview. Let's first ask our candidate what "stress" means to him.
Tell Your Company's Story
August 23, 2013 01:27 - 3 minutes - 4.42 MBIf your company has a story, especially a compelling story, make it known to your applicants and find out how they can connect with it.
How Easily Do They Get Bored?
August 21, 2013 20:33 - 3 minutes - 4.97 MBIt's not unusual for people to get bored "on the job" but I think it would be a good idea to find out how bored your candidate gets and how they deal with it.
Please Feel Sorry For Me and Hire Me
August 10, 2013 01:11 - 4 minutes - 5.68 MBMany of us have interviewed the person who wanted us to feel sorry for them. They wanted to use this line of sympathy as a reason to be hired.
Describe Yourself in ONE Word
July 28, 2013 14:08 - 3 minutes - 5.45 MBAsking your candidate to describe herself in just one word could provide a very interesting insight.
Do They Criticize Too Often and Too Easily?
July 22, 2013 00:16 - 3 minutes - 5.48 MBSome people spend a good deal of time criticizing those around them. This person will often tell us "it's for their own good" or "it's constructive criticism." They want you to believe they are doing you a favor by pointing out the faults of others.
How Can He Benefit Your Company?
July 15, 2013 01:49 - 3 minutes - 4.67 MBYou're sitting down with Matt who is interested in the stock clerk position or the telemarketing position or perhaps the Office Manager position. You've read over his résumé and you've asked him several questions in the interview. And you've decided Matt's a decent candidate for the position. Then let's cut right to the chase with: "Matt, how can you benefit this company?"
How Did They Get Along With Others?
July 09, 2013 15:25 - 2 minutes - 3.61 MBAsk your applicant how well she got along with others at her last job (or last several jobs). The first responses will usually be “social responses” and they’ll tell you they got along just fine. Do a bit of digging on this.
Bringing New Hires Into the Fold
July 09, 2013 15:09 - 3 minutes - 5.11 MBLet’s say you have a pressing need to fill a position. You put the word out, interview some applicants, and you hire the person most suited for the job. You then give this new hire an explanation of what’s needed and wanted and send them off to their work area. What are your expectations of this person?
Would You Invite Your Candidate on a Camping Trip?
July 04, 2013 12:49 - 3 minutes - 5.34 MBSome of us are very close with our staff or a number of them. And some of us choose to have a strictly professional relationship. If you are inclined to developing friendships with some (or all) of your staff, then this fact should also be considered during the hiring process. What if you have a great prospect in front of you, the right skills, superb test results, a real depth of experience at the position but they rub you the wrong way? What if you cannot see ever inviting them on a campin...
What Happened When Things Went Poorly?
July 02, 2013 14:42 - 2 minutes - 3.98 MBWe all like to recall the good times. And we'd much rather talk about our accomplishments than our failures. From a hiring perspective, though, it would be very helpful to find out HOW our candidates handled the tough times. Did they cave? Did they relish the challenge? Let's find out.
Will They Fit In?
June 23, 2013 00:33 - 2 minutes - 3.98 MBWe've heard the term "fit" for quite awhile now. Is someone a good fit for your company? Will they fit in? Well, it's worth a fast definition: fit: suitable or good enough for something; similar enough to belong to a group That second definition is interesting: Are you looking for someone who is similar enough to belong to your group?
New Hire Wants to Change Everything!
June 01, 2013 22:18 - 3 minutes - 4.59 MBHave you ever made a new hire of an exceptional talent who felt he had the right to make wholesale changes? And then did so.
How Important is Humility?
May 25, 2013 16:38 - 2 minutes - 3.78 MBWith so many possible qualities to sift through in a candidate, how much importance should we give humility?
Will Your New Hire Improve Those Around Him?
May 19, 2013 17:21 - 3 minutes - 4.76 MBIf hired, will this person you're interviewing improve the people around him? And what exactly does that mean? In what way would or should the people around him be improved?
Do You Have a Hiring Eye to the Future?
May 15, 2013 18:04 - 4 minutes - 6.37 MBLet’s say you’ve got just the right people working for you. Every key position is filled with someone that you trust and competence abounds! Even the less key positions are filled. Now you can put all of your attention on the other areas of your business. If something comes up, if someone wants to move [...]
Group Interviews?
May 05, 2013 20:44 - 3 minutes - 4.36 MBGroup interviews could have distinct positives and distinct negatives.
Attitude Versus Skills, Revisited!
April 30, 2013 20:10 - 4 minutes - 5.99 MBWhy do so many interviews fail to assess whether a candidate will be a good fit?”
“Your Company Needs To Be A Bit Spiky!”
April 25, 2013 22:45 - 4 minutes - 6.18 MBDo you need spiky people in your company? Could you use an outlier or two? Someone who is not necessarily going to toe the company line and do only what he is told to do?
Don’t Oversell!
April 07, 2013 17:02 - 3 minutes - 4.32 MBThere is a certain ebb and flow to the hiring process. You are selling the business to the prospective employee and she is selling herself to you. If that equation gets too one-sided, and you are spending most of the time doing the selling, then two things can happen:
Collaborate!
April 07, 2013 16:48 - 2 minutes - 3.88 MBWhat are the benefits to collaborating during the hiring process?
Hire A Mom!
March 28, 2013 23:16 - 3 minutes - 5.26 MBWhat do we know about moms that would make them a good choice in the workplace? Let’s take a look.
The Two Sides of the Hiring Coin
March 16, 2013 20:42 - 3 minutes - 4.24 MBThere are essentially two sides to the hiring coin. Side One is the applicant who wants to impress the employer and land that job. Side Two is the employer who wants to impress the applicant and gain his agreement to come on board. Now these two sides may not both be operating at full steam [...]
A Lesson From the World of Sports
March 16, 2013 20:36 - 3 minutes - 4.54 MBA game is played to win. In order to win, individual players blend their skills and their actions with other players. Teams made up of JUST individuals, even those highly talented, often fail against teams composed of people who work hard on working together.
Should You Let Your Applicants Know They Didn’t Get the Job?
March 16, 2013 20:28 - 4 minutes - 6.21 MBWhat can happen if your applicant isn't given "closure" on his request for a job.
The Résumé
March 16, 2013 20:23 - 4 minutes - 6.37 MBIn an earlier hiring tip I mentioned a trip I made to my local Barnes and Nobles bookstore. While there, I looked over the books that were available for both employers and prospective employees. The number of books available on just the subject of résumés was staggering. And, for the most part, these were current [...]
Under What Circumstances Would Your Applicant Ignore Company Policy?
March 16, 2013 19:41 - 4 minutes - 5.86 MBDuring the interview process, there are many questions you can ask. The Hiring Tips have provided a good number of these. Here’s another one you’ll find interesting: “Under what circumstances did you ignore or bend company policy?” Your applicant–we’ll call him Frank–may answer, “Oh, there were no circumstances where I did such a thing.” A [...]
What Is LinkedIn and How Can You Use It?
March 16, 2013 19:34 - 2 minutes - 4.25 MBUsing LinkedIn to help you hire better staff.
What Does a “Job” Mean?
March 16, 2013 19:21 - 2 minutes - 3.61 MBDigging in and asking what a "job" means to your candidate can be very illuminating.
Perks, Perks and More Perks
March 16, 2013 19:18 - 3 minutes - 4.9 MBWhen it comes to hiring and holding onto your staff, especially top-notch staff, perks can be a prime consideration.
Should I Use Employee Testing?
March 16, 2013 19:13 - 2 minutes - 3.56 MBThere are many types of employee tests available: -- Personality Tests -- Intelligence Tests -- Aptitude Tests
Interviewing the “Well-Read, Well-Drilled” Applicant
March 16, 2013 19:04 - 4 minutes - 6.36 MBIn an earlier Hiring Tip, I mentioned being in a Barnes and Nobles bookstore. I was checking out the "hiring" section and I noticed there were 80-100 different books on this important subject.
What Level of Integrity Are We Dealing With?
March 16, 2013 18:56 - 3 minutes - 5.1 MBIntegrity is a very interesting concept. I may be old-fashioned, but I believe the subject has taken quite a few hits over the last few decades. I also believe the concepts of right and wrong have been slowly but surely stripped out of our children's education, but that's a discussion for another time and another place.
A Great Place to Find New Recruits
March 02, 2013 23:45 - 2 minutes - 3.46 MBIn an earlier tip, we discussed the merits of hiring a veteran. In this tip, I'd like to discuss another "group" that could be valuable to you. Athletes.
How Reliable Is Reliable?
January 20, 2013 19:48 - 3 minutes - 4.69 MBWe've touched on this subject in other tips, but have not addressed it directly. Let's do so here.
What Has Your Applicant Done “Wrong?”
January 17, 2013 20:53 - 3 minutes - 5.13 MBWe’ve all made mistakes. Some of us have made more than the next person. The focus of this tip is not on how many mistakes one applicant has made. The focus is on how did he deal with those moments in time. Let’s look at this as if there are two very different ends of [...]
Show Them the Money!
December 21, 2012 02:37 - 3 minutes - 5.4 MBWhen someone has left a job and is now applying for a job with you, they usually want to know exactly what the pay arrangements will be. Even someone brand new to the job market may want the full scoop on pay.
I Love This Guy, But I Can’t Afford Him
December 21, 2012 02:34 - 4 minutes - 5.67 MBWhat about the person you want to hire because you know they'll be great for your business? You know they’re a perfect fit, they'll get along great with your staff, and they'll have a direct and positive impact on your bottom line. But you just can't afford him.
Which Is More Important…The Right Attitude or the Right Skills?
December 08, 2012 03:07 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MBYou're down to 2 candidates you really like. One has the right skills — the other a great attitude? Which one should you hire?
How Important is Work Ethic?
December 06, 2012 05:37 - 3 minutes - 4.62 MBWhen folks work solely and only to receive a paycheck, their self-esteem is usually not very high. And just as important, their value to your team is also not so high.
Are You Looking For the Perfect Candidate?
November 27, 2012 02:50 - 3 minutes - 4.38 MBWhen is holding out for the perfect candidate the best approach?
Hiring People You Are Not Able to Afford
November 14, 2012 19:59 - 2 minutes - 4.11 MBWhat are the options to consider when you need to bring high-priced talent on board?
What Kind of Manager Are You?
November 09, 2012 01:15 - 2 minutes - 3.84 MBBefore you require certain qualities in your new staff, make sure your management style is compatible with them.
How Committed Are They?
October 30, 2012 18:10 - 3 minutes - 4.89 MBIs your applicant looking for a short term job while keeping their eye out for something better, or are they serious about staying with you for a good period of time?
Hiring Veterans
October 22, 2012 20:21 - 3 minutes - 5.16 MBShould you consider hiring a veteran in the same way that you consider anyone else? Yes…and no. With everyone you hire, you should always put them through the same steps. You should interview them, carefully review their résumé, conduct employee testing, confirm earlier employment, and anything else you routinely do. But I have a personal [...]
Ten More Phone Interview Questions
September 17, 2012 17:08 - 2 minutes - 3.52 MBThe phone interview is a great tool to use in the hiring process. Here are another ten questions you can use.
Ten Questions for the Phone Interview
September 13, 2012 00:16 - 3 minutes - 4.2 MBThe "Phone Interview" is a great tool to use in the hiring process. Here are ten questions you could ask.