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...
by Ira Wolfe | Feb 12, 2012 | Employment Testing, Hiring Process
When it comes to hiring a salesperson, one size definitely does not fit all. Traits like assertiveness, criticism tolerance (ability to take a no), and resilience may be important to “get past the gatekeeper” and “close the sale.” But selling complex products or...
by Ira Wolfe | Jan 5, 2012 | Hiring Process
While our economy and job market has a long way to go, most economic indicators point toward a positive job outlook. This means that an already tight talent pool of skilled and motivated employees will get tighter in 2012 and 2013. The window for ramping up...
by Ira Wolfe | Nov 8, 2011 | Hiring Process
Seth Godin posted a excellent post earlier this week. There’s not much to add so I’m just posting it as is: What good interview questions are actually trying to discover: How long are you willing to keep pushing on a good project until you give up? How...
