How do I prep for behavioral-based Interviewing?

Behavioral-based interviewing is centered on the principle that past behavior is the very best predictor of future behavior. Makes sense, right? How we behave in the past is the most effective way to see how we will behave in the future. For hiring managers, this type of interview technique theoretically helps reveal how a potential…

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Salary Negotiation – Tips and Pitfalls

Negotiating your salary is scary. There’s no getting around it. But, armed with some solid information and advice, you can do this! Whether you’re negotiating your salary for a new job or negotiating a raise in a current job, it pays to do a little research. First, find out what the current salary range is…

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How to interview effectively – tips for job seekers!

We have previously talked about interviewing effectively from the hiring manager’s perspective. Now we want to take a look at effective interviewing tips for job candidates. This is so important. I hate to bring up such an outdated saying, but like they say, “you only get one chance to make a first impression.” Well it’s…

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Attention Hiring Managers – Interviewing Effectively

So you’ve done this hundreds of times, right? You’ve narrowed your search to the top candidates for a position in your company and it’s time to schedule interviews. You have this down to a science! Really? This is actually the hardest part of the hiring process. How can you tell if this is the right…

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Manager Missteps, From Beginning to End

While the work world is full of truly great managers and mentors, we’ve been reminded lately of mistakes that some managers make that cost their employers a ton of money and grief. As hiring has increased significantly over the past several months and especially in hiring for marketing jobs, we’re seeing things turn very quickly…

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Really? Does everyone need to be invited to the interview?

As many organizations have become flatter, we’re consistently surprised that many employers involve very few people in the interview process for new employees. This may be justified in terms of time and cost, especially if the primary interviewer, the hiring manager, is experienced in selecting talent. Our opinion, based on observing many hundreds of hires…

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