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Kristina hypothesizes what recruiting in the near future might look like. Ostensibly it will be a level playing field, she says, but in truth the companies that offer compelling opportunities and initiate long-term communication with passive candidates will attract the very best.
Elizabeth has been making personnel decisions at RIM since the BlackBerry looked more like a pager than a smartphone. She shares over a decade of wisdom and strategies for keeping a startup attitude in a global enterprise.
Having a great employer reputation is important, says Kristina, but it's only important if top-shelf professionals are the ones who feel good about your company. The trouble with most employer branding she says, is that it focuses on the perks, and not on the quality of the teams or products.
Trying to stop headhunters from siphoning talent is a waste of resources, says Kristina. She suggests that it's better to spend time and money on creating a company that people couldn't imagine leaving.
Kristina compares job-hunting to dating and offers three tips for making the best of an opportunity.
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Hiring sales people from the competition always seems like a no-brainer, but there are many pitfalls with this hiring strategy, says Lee Salz.
Asking the right questions during an interview is a great way to demonstrate your interest and suitability for a role, says Kristina, as well as help you make the right decision. For example: How will my success in this role be measured both formally and informally?
Author Francis Cole Jones shares what she thinks is the single most important secret to creating a positive impression..making the interview as much about the interviewer as it is about you.
There’s much to be said for a resume that stands out. But don’t expect to copy these ambitious and creative CVs and get brought on as a VP of Finance.
"Too experienced, too educated, too expensive", just some of the terms that can give you the dreaded 'overqualified' label. Former hiring manager Randall Hansen outlines a resume and interview strategy for avoiding this kiss of death.
Donna Wilson SR VP of HR from The 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games shares her perspective on the job search process.(PODCAST)
Alan talks about Canada's job landscape, the psychology of employment, and a need for 'confidence, competence, and content' in a job interview.
Kevin Smith, a Software Developer in South Carolina, relates how Twitter helped him find a job merely by helping him share his interest in Ruby.
"The candidates who could answer, why should I hire you? In the most confident and clear way, were 5 times more likely to be hired over the most qualified candidate"
Most of us have a pretty clear picture of what we do badly, but not what we do well. Alan talks to author of "Your Child’s Strengths: Discover them. Develop them. Use them" and looks at three simple ways to map your skills and perhaps use them to find a job you love.
Alan highlights some interview fact and fiction from a presentation by Andrea Garson, VP of Human Resources for Workopolis.
A collection of bon mots, witticisms, rants, and more, chosen from over 200 entries and several years of blood, sweat, and editing.
How do you find great Product Managers? Alyssa Dver looks at interviews, beyond what is normally asked that can help identify if someone has the inclination to be a great PM: