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Kathryn Finlay Zimmerman

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HR Consultant, HRTV (horseracing television)

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May 12, 2010

Kathryn Finlay Zimmerman and 6 other people answered this question

Why don't more companies utilize pre-employment skills assessments?

I have often found that the assessment tests available are too simple and generic for the needs of my company. They are great for customer service and data entry, as well as for programming languages, but not so much for sales of a unique product, ... more

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May 12, 2010

Kathryn Finlay Zimmerman recommends this answer by Vince Clark

I would like general advise on running a home business?

Look at your project more as a Very Close to Home Business. Pick a room in your home where you can conduct your business without any interruption. Treat that the same way you would treat a distant location. When you enter be ready to work. ... more

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May 12, 2010

Kathryn Finlay Zimmerman and 5 other people answered this question

What have you found is a better staff motivator, cash or non-cash rewards?

It depends on the corporate culture. Sales people usually want cash.
But there are some environments where non-cash rewards can cause the employees to remain motivated longer. In some cases, a small reward can make the employee take greater ownership of the accomplishment, and therefore ... more

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May 12, 2010

Kathryn Finlay Zimmerman and 5 other people answered this question

Worst Interviewing Mistakes?

I've had some memorable interviews over the years. These are a few of my favorites.
First, there was the candidate applying for a counseling position. When I gave him a role-play scenario of a client freaking out, he replied "I sure hope the training is ... more

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May 12, 2010

Kathryn Finlay Zimmerman recommends this answer by Joni Johnston

What constitutes as insubordination?

Insubordination is either a) unwillingness to carry out a direct order from a manager or supervisor (this can mean either a verbal refusal or an unnecessary and/or deliberate delay in complying) and/or b) disrespectful behavior toward a manager or supervisor. Examples of disrespectful behavior would ... more

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May 12, 2010

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Any freeware available for ATS (application tracking system)

I once had luck getting a coworker to program something for me in Access. It was a little crude, but it did the job and the only cost was my coworker's time. more

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Oct. 9, 2009

Kathryn Finlay Zimmerman recommends this comment by Don Herrmann

How much do you penalize job candidates for various offenses committed during the application process?

Many involved in the employment process seem more concerned with finding a reason to disqualify an applicant instead of finding the best applicant. While I understand recruiters may feel overwhelmed with the current employment situation, and so many applicants seeking employment, they damage they are ... more

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