Hiring Tips Podcast

3 Reasons To Use Phone Interviews

If you are not using phone interviews in your hiring process, here are three reasons you should.          

How Eager Are They to Learn?

How eager your candidate is to learn could be a huge factor in the hiring process.    

An Ethical Workplace Attracts Ethical Staff

This next tip may come across as a bit mystical to some, but let’s see what you think. if your current workplace operates at a high ethics level, you will be more likely to attract new staff who also have a very strong sense of ethics. Exploring this a bit, have you ever entered a [...]          

How Prepared Are They For the Interview?

When people apply for a job, the amount of preparation they do ahead of time ranges from none whatsoever to an enormous amount of preparation. You might find it helpful to learn what someone does to prepare for that interview with you.          

Hiring People Just Like You?

We'll discuss the pros and cons of hiring people just like you.          

The Importance of “Team” Players

How important is a team player when considering a new applicant?          

Discuss the Purpose of the Company

Do you have a clean statement of your company's purpose? If not, take some time and put that together. Here are a couple of examples.          

How Much Does Appearance Matter?

When you walk into a room to interview a new applicant, what is the first thing you notice? Almost always, it’s the person’s appearance, right? If the person is very well-dressed and well-groomed, that makes a very good impression, right? Of course. Let’s look at a couple of examples with Steve and Mary. Now I [...]          

The Power of Observation

What Do You Do When They Beg For the Job?

Did you ever have someone apply for a job and practically beg you to come through for them? If the person isn’t qualified for the position, then the decision is usually pretty straightforward. But what if you’ve gone through a group of applicants and you’ve whittled it down to two people? Both have very similar [...]          

How Flexible Are They?

When considering a new hire, examine how flexible the applicant is.          

How Good Are Their Problem Solving Skills?

There are other types of problem-solving that we're interested in. Here are a few examples you could discuss with your applicant.          

How Does Your Applicant Define Success?

How your applicant defines success could be a real eye-opener for you.          

Part-Time Versus Full-Time

Why you might consider a part-time hire over full-time.          

Your Existing Staff Can Help

If you have key staff whose opinion you value, here's how they can help you make hiring decisions.          

Describing What You Need and Want

In this tip, let's discuss how you can clearly communicate to your applicants what you need and want.          

Wording of Hiring Ads

How you word an ad should help filter the type of person who sends in a résumé or calls asking for an interview.          

What If Their College Credentials Are “Impeccable”?

Most folks know that a great college education isn't by itself an overpowering reason to hire someone. But sometimes we get a bit swept away by this part of an applicant's resume. A great education can certainly be a plus, but don't let it cloud your judgment. Focus on hiring people that are going to positive contributors in your workplace.          

How Did They Handle Conflicts?

Sometimes employees have to deal with a particular type of conflict that can come up in the workplace: The customer believes he is entitled to something but company policy does not permit it.          

Do They Have An Entrepreneurial Spirit?

Then there are business owners who like working with people who stretch the envelope.

Who Do They Find Successful?

Asking prospective employees who they find successful or admire can often provide superb insights.

Ask Very Specific Questions

Asking prospective employees VERY specific questions can be very helpful.

How Does the Applicant View the Future?

Finding out how your applicant views the future with your company can help you make a hiring decision.

Paid Too Much?

Here's an interesting scenario to help you gain an insight into your prospective employee.

How Important Is YOUR Willingness?

What does YOUR willingness have to do with the hiring process?

How Important Is Willingness?

How important is the willingness of the applicant?

Are They Willing to Go the Distance?

How much does the person want the company to succeed and how far will they go to make that happen?

Interview Interview Interview

Just how much interviewing should you do?

Promises You Cannot Keep

We'll discuss some promises you may not want to make.

Sense of Humor?

Is a sense of humor a key trait for your prospective employee?

Should You Hire a Friend?

What are the possible pitfalls of hiring a friend or family member?