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May 18, 2012

Jesse Domingo and 1 other person answered this question

What is the best way to get an interview with a CEO who doesn't respond to a written solicitation?

First, try to understand his personality...
check sites where he could be in a forum,
his blogs if he has any as well as public photos...
it all says something about him, his values.
Know how and when to press the right buttons.
Then understand ... more

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March 22, 2012

Sammy Doroquis and 4 other people answered this question

What is a reasonable turn around time in the recruitment process, from application to placement?

for candidates who are employed - you have to take into consideration the 30 day notice. so whatever time frame you have for your procedures you should add the 30 day notice on top. safe to say 2-3 months. it also depends on which level ... more

March 5, 2012

Shaleen Shah and 7 other people answered this question

Automated video interviewing: fad or future of recruitment?

I think that video interviewing services like that can be quite impersonal and sometimes, a simple Skype interview will help break the ice ( and a video call is free for a start ). Besides, not all candidates with the best answers, resume and portfolio ... more

Jan. 19, 2012

David Smooke asked a question

How Do You Interview People?

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Oct. 12, 2011

DELACOUR Jean-Samuel answered this question

How satisfied are you with your new employee selection process?

If you are in a position to answer such a question, no doubt you MUST be satisfied because it means that whatever is the process, at least you're back to work ! more

Sept. 27, 2011

Caty Kobe asked a question

Should you ask for feedback after being rejected for a job?

Sept. 26, 2011

Craig Bissett and 4 other people answered this question

When hiring, what is the biggest red flag you look for when interviewing a candidate?

Tim - one of the biggest flags has nothing to do with the candidate but all to do with the person conducting the interview. Emotion is the big Red Flag. The hiring manager likes or dislikes a candidate too quickly. They fall in love with ... more

Sept. 16, 2011

Michael A Brown and 2 other people answered this question

When doing a sales presentation, should you treat it more like an interview?

Bingo! Dialogue beats depositions and conversations beat interrogations. We know of no prospects who have been narrated into submission. Good post, sir! more

Sept. 7, 2011

Glen Jaffee answered this question

Making the new employee selection process better.

We do. I am always sensitive to self promotion, but we have a series of job simulation assessments for positions such as sales, manufacturing, teller, etc. more

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Sept. 2, 2011

Robert Keahey asked a question

What's your perspective/opinion on video-based recruiting?

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