In an attempt to impress recruiters, many applicants bring out their bag of tricks: “Weaknesses? Probably my perfectionism.” But when it comes to hiring for executive positions, HR managers wish for authenticity from their candidates, more than anything else. But what about the tougher questions? Questions about your plans for a family, or your reason for…
When candidates aim to be likable in job interviews, there’s a medley of psychological tricks that they can employ. Managers, it would behoove you to be aware of the possible ploys candidates use to secure a position in your company – subconsciously, without you even knowing! To make your selection as unbiased as possible, get…
Interviews always follow the same routine pattern: a hiring manager will ask you questions about your career, your skills, and your qualifications. Besides these classic “getting-to-know-you” questions, the interviewer might also ask you some bizarre questions, things like “How many lightbulbs are there in London?”
Lou Adler, the CEO of The Adler Group, has talked about how interviewers can cut to the chase and determine whether or not a candidate is the right fit for an open senior management position. Mr. Adler proposes a single question as the basis for all other lines of questioning: to date, what has been…
Not for the first time are we talking about the subject of interviews for a post in our Experteer magazine. As the key to your future, the next interview for management jobs is not something you can avoid dealing with. Sure, if you have the picked out the appropriate suit or the perfect dress, reached in time for the interview and met your interview partner with the head held high and firmly shook hands, that’s not so bad for a start. But that is only half the battle.
Developing a CV can be a nail-biting experience. There are so many different aspects to a great CV – content, wording, style, format, design – but most importantly, strategy. That might not be what you expected me to say. Most job seekers do not consider the audience and instead compose the CV to please themselves….
Recruitment is a cornerstone of business success, yet many companies struggle to attract and retain top candidates. In today’s competitive job market, simply posting a job listing isn’t enough. Employers must adopt effective recruitment strategies to stand out, engage the right candidates, and streamline the hiring process. This article provides a clear and practical approach…
Talent acquisition is more challenging than ever. Traditional hiring methods often result in delays, frustration, and unfilled roles. To remain competitive, businesses must implement modern recruitment CRM systems and hiring platforms to attract top talent effectively. This article examines the biggest hiring challenges recruiters face today and highlights how an advanced solution—like the Premium Recruitment…
Are you ready to Take a Personality Test? Picture this: Sara submits her CV to Management Consulting, Inc. and impresses hiring managers with her outstanding qualifications and experience. She is invited to a round of interviews, and meets with several managers and an HR representative. They determine she’s a perfect fit for the job and…
No professional looks forward to updating their resume in preparation for a career search. If you are among the fortunate few who can secure interviews simply by tapping your network, congratulations. For everyone else, dusting off and redesigning a resume is the first step to landing a new leadership role. Hiring processes change over time,…
