The Emotionally Intelligent Interviewer: A Smarter Questioning Strategy
What better opportunity is there to demonstrate emotional intelligence than during the interviewing and candidate selection process?
Win the Job Offer with Your Answer to the First Interview Question
Many job interviews begin the same way: Your interviewer asks, “Why don’t you tell me a little about yourself?” It’s an extremely important and disarmingly dangerous question. The answer can lose you the job or set you up to win the offer. Career columnist Martin Yate explains how to answer that question the right way.
Direct Reports: The Reference Checkpoint You May Be Missing
A job candidate’s relationships with direct reports can reveal important clues about his or her character and management style. Here are some questions to ask the references of your next candidate for a people manager job.
Recruiters’ Stress Significantly Increased in 2020
It’s been a very stressful year for most recruiters as they navigate the ongoing pandemic, according to the annual Recruiter Nation survey from Jobvite.
Drive-Thru Job Fairs: A Sign of the Times
Despite the massive impact that COVID-19 has had on the U.S. workforce, some parts of the economy are still frantically searching for talent to meet business demands. And they’re getting increasingly creative about how to engage with potential employees in an era of social distancing.
When—and How—to Negotiate Benefits with Workers and Job Seekers
An employer’s willingness to negotiate benefits packages with current and prospective employees can make all the difference when it comes to retaining and hiring talent. Benefits negotiations can be difficult, however, with a range of legal, tax and regulatory issues involved.