Traditional interviews have limited ability to assess soft skills and weaknesses of the candidate, instead try the following five innovations to get a greater understanding of your prospective employee… Soft skills assessment measure traits like teamwork and give a more holistic picture of candidates. Job auditions pay the candidate to do the job so you …
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If you really want to find out more about a candidate’s personality and assess their skills and cultural fit, then why not include a few questions from the list below… What would the story of your life be called? A five year old asks you if Santa Claus is real… what do you tell them? …
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First things first – set those expectations You may be clear on what qualifications, aptitude and experience are needed, however there are several other questions you should consider before beginning the hiring process. Here’s six for starters… Why is this position so difficult to fill and what were the reasons for the previous employee leaving? …
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Choosing the perfect employee is the key to a successful business. If done properly, cold calling enhances the potential to recruit the right candidate for the job. The process may have gotten easier thanks to sites like LinkedIn and Xing but there’s still a place for recruitment cold calls. Below are five tips for strengthening your …
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So, you’ve got a lot of new applicants and you need to narrow the field quickly. At the interview stage you can assess if your candidate is the right person for the job, until then it’s all about their CV. A resume can tell you a lot about a prospective employee – provided you read …
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