What do we owe others?

I just listened to the latest episode of the Freakanomics podcast which asks “Should kids payback their parents for raising them?” This is an interesting question in an of its self but what about the people who have helped shape you professionally? ...

Think like a recruiter

One of the tips I give people in their job search is that if they want a recruiter to find them, they need to think like a recruiter.  One of the easiest ways to do this is to participate in some of the free webinars that are offered online.  Many companies including...

Interview type: Over a meal

One of the most dreaded interviews are the ones that happen over a meal.  I like these interviews because I want to see how people REALLY act and meals give lots of opportunities for problems.  As I say “Any idiot can handle it when things go right, you see what...

Interview type: Panel

A panel interview is where there is one candidate but two or more interviewers.  Many people do not like panel interviews but I believe they are a very useful tool in the selection process.  It prevents just one person’s bias from derailing the entire...

Interview type: Skype, online or video

One of the up and coming types of interviews is the Skype, online or video interview.  These interviews are great and terrible, all at the same time. The Good These interviews offer a chance to “meet” each other face to face and avoid the necessity of...