by Ira Wolfe | May 2, 2012 | Employment Testing, Hiring Process
We left off last week with Michael, our motor-mouth manager, doing all the talking during an interview for a key position. To re-read Part 1, click here. In response to last week’s column, I did receive several emails in response to my challenge of “can...
by Ira Wolfe | Apr 30, 2012 | Employment Testing, Hiring Process
Last week a client asked me to be an observer in a series of job interviews. These interviews were for new positions on a new service line. The margin of error for hiring mistakes was zero to none. In other words, one wrong hire and the whole project could go up in...
by Ira Wolfe | Apr 26, 2012 | Hiring Process
Ask a dozen people to describe the most important characteristics and competencies of the ‘right’ or ‘best’ employee for a job and you’ll often get at least 12 different answers. Most managers agree that the right employee must be honest, reliable, and motivated;...
by Ira Wolfe | Apr 19, 2012 | Hiring Process
Your ability to hire the right employees is only as strong as your interviewing skills. That’s why your interview question skills need to be up to snuff if you’re going to compete effectively in the war for talent. Job candidates get all kinds of advice...
by Ira Wolfe | Apr 15, 2012 | Hiring Process
Employee testing is becoming commonplace in the workplace. More and more employers are using or considering the use of employee screening and selection assessments to help them ensure they hire or promote the right fit. But this increased popularity raises the level...
by Ira Wolfe | Feb 19, 2012 | Employment Testing, Hiring Process
According to a recent poll of nearly 500 SHRM members about the use of personality tests for the hiring and promotion of employees, the majority of HR professionals (71%) indicate that personality tests can be useful in predicting job-related behavior or...
