The Hiring Process 101: How Do Recruiting and Hiring Mistakes Happen? PART 1 of a three-part series At Centennial, Inc., we align ourselves with great partners to round out our expertise. Here, Centennial’s Mike Sipple, Jr. and Jerry Howard have co-authored a three-part series on the ins and outs of hiring,…
How many times over the last 12 months have you either said or heard one of the following statements voiced during a hiring process? Everyone is underemployed or unemployed; so we should be able to hire talent quickly at all levels of the organization and within any function. Candidates are…
It's that time of year! Organizations are involved and engaging executive search & talent strategy firms in conversations on how to make 'Next Year' the best year ever as it relates to attracting and hiring the right people! How do we take our key learnings and challenges of this year…
One of the aspects I really enjoy while I am conducting an interview with a leader in a career transition is looking for a unique connection to break the ice and to make the time more comfortable for myself and the people I interview. I have met many interesting people…
Preparing and delivering communication provides me with a lot of satisfaction. I love the challenge of clearly conveying a desired message to an audience and then motivating them to think and act differently. When I write, there is one phase of writing that I call “addition by subtraction.” I add…
I was recently asked to share what defines "A" talent in the marketplace when recruiting leadership and key talent. The client asked, "What characteristics and traits should we be seeking if we truly want to recruit "A" talent to join our organization - executive leadership, management team and key people…
We are frequently asked, "Once you get the right talent and leadership on-board, what do you do next?" Many executives and business owners don't have a plan for their latest hire once he or she joins their team. Their strategy ends at the point of having the offer accepted. Centennial's…
Hiring Managers - How Do You Find the Best People for Your Company? We get asked this hiring question all the time...Mike Sipple Jr. weighs in to share his thoughts and opinions! The first step is to be sure you truly know what you're looking for - be able to…
What Should Be in a Job Description? When asked, "What should be included in a job description to ensure highly qualified candidates?", Mike Sipple Sr. shares the following with his clients and relationships: Create the job requisition, which typically includes a list of criteria. Sit down with the decision…
