Congratulations! The interview process is complete and you have made your selection. You reflect with satisfaction, “I have identified the right person for the role.” However, a final, crucial step is needed to seal the deal: reference checks. Reference checks provide a tremendous amount of value. Conducting thorough reference checks…
Perfetti Van Melle USA, the one world’s largest global confectionery and a leader in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry, has hired Sylvia Buxton as its new Vice President of Marketing. Sylvia is a strategic global marketing executive bringing more than 25 years of dedicated experience in fast moving consumer…
The long holiday weekend gave me a chance to catch up on some reading. Two articles from the Cincinnati Enquirer stuck with me. The first, “Area Jobless Rate Lowest in 14 Years” by Fatima Hussein, mentioned that the jobless rate in my local Tri-State area (Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky) is,…
Recruiting talent is a multi-step process that involves everything from writing a compelling job description to screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and negotiating offers. It usually involves a great deal of time and can become a real challenge if you are searching for very specific qualifications. What can improve your recruiting…
How Do You Recruit Talent to Grow Your Business? If you want to grow your business, you need the right leaders. Follow these three steps to help you find and hire the people who will help you grow. Continuously recruit - you want to be proactive, not reactive. Clearly define…
When we work on retained searches, we speak with a lot of candidates through referrals and the applicant process. During this time, we build relationships and offer advice, even if the person is not a fit for the position. Most of the time, we have no idea what happens to…
Revealing Interview Questions We are always seeking great interview questions. Leaders are always looking for the perfect set of interview questions to reveal all they need to know about a candidate. My advice is to have great interview questions that go beyond competencies. Focus on your 4C fit including; character,…
Six Ways to Fail at Attracting Great Candidates What is a GREAT candidate? A great candidate is someone who will make a positive and significant impact on your organization's goals and vision! The candidate will stand out in the interview process as someone the hiring team is excited to have…
Clear and concise objectives are extremely critical at the beginning of a company's hiring process. From day one, the decision makers need to have a unified understanding of the goals and objectives when it comes to who the company needs and what the job description will be. There also has…
