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Feb. 27, 2012

Ryan Martin asked a question

Do most recruiters and/or companies check Facebook when narrowing down who to interview or hire?

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June 23, 2011

bmp bmp and 2 other people answered this question

What is the 'silliest' job application element you have ever seen?

Feb. 23, 2011

Derek Dostal and 1 other person answered this question

What are the best ways to completely halt your career development?

Halt your career. Not sure why someone would want to but I am sure there are reasons.
There are levels of job performance. To succeed, you must put your level to 110 percent of expectations. You must exceed what is expected to have people rave ... more

Feb. 7, 2011

Megan Tough and 7 other people answered this question

Which would you hire: a candidate with a lower cost, or one with a better culture fit?

HI nancy,
There's absolutely no qestion - cultural fit is significantly more important.
People with poor cultural fit are less productive, less engaged and cost more over their lifetime in management oversight, than those who are a good fit with the company.
No contest! more

Jan. 27, 2011

Andi Gutierrez asked a question

What are the best techniques for landing a job at Interactive Intelligence?

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Jan. 27, 2011

Bob Gately and 2 other people answered this question

How can you mitigate the 'salary history' question in an interview?

Hello Dr. Hoag, I know the reasons why employers ask for salary histories but the reasons are less than convincing. The caliber of a future employee is more often than not unrelated to their past salary working for another employer and an unknown manager who ... more

Jan. 26, 2011

Andi Gutierrez asked a question

What are the best techniques for landing a job at M5?

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Jan. 26, 2011

Andi Gutierrez asked a question

What type of candidate does M5 like to hire?

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Jan. 21, 2011

Bob Gately and 2 other people answered this question

What do you think about people that bring notes to an interview?

My nephew not only brought notes to an interview but also his Total Person Report I had prepared for him. His interviewer was surprised when he asked "What type of person would be successful in this position?" The answer was "I've never thought about that." ... more

Jan. 18, 2011

Sara J. answered this question

Do you think freelance is viable career experience? How does it impact a resume?

Working as a freelance consultant, designer, writer, etc. is all about building relationships ... a highly valuable skill most companies look for in potential employees these days. If you're able to secure some great clients, do quality work (whatever your field), and accumulate positive testimonials ... more

Jan. 17, 2011

Iris Sasaki and 1 other person answered this question

Is 2011 the time to make a career adjustment?

Your question wasn't poorly worded, I made an assumption based on what I perceived.
Much depends on the type of work they are looking for. I ALWAYS find my clients are looking for people in the scientific disciplines. Medicine is another field that is hiring. However, ... more

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