Speed interviewing is a growing trend to not only maximize the time spent with candidates, but also to test candidates coping skills and ability to get along with others.Likewise, speed interviewing helps the candidate determine how much they like various...
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Conference Call Leadership
The conference call can be an effective way of keeping everyone on the same page. However, becoming a serial conference caller can create a situation where the call becomes a chore for those who are on it, and a redundant...
Contacting HR after leaving a company
A reader submitted a question about whether or not to contact HR after you leave a company. Q: I recently quit my job, because I could not stand my boss. I'm going to call HR today. Do you think...
Point Counterpoint – Debates on Hot HR issues
This semester, students in my HR class at SUNY Delhi @ Schenectady County Community College will be participating in debates on hot issues in human resources. Although most of my students have selected topics already, a couple are still looking...
Managing by Walking Around vs. Micromanaging by Sneaking Around
There's a marked difference between managing by walking around and managing by sneaking around. Good managers who use MBWA effectively by making their presence felt, even if they aren't present. Changing the pattern of your MBWA by changing the time,...
Personality and Track Record = Job Offer
Another recurring theme from the Saratoga Job Fair was speaking with applicants of selling their personality, their role as a great teammate, and adaptability and flexibility to the situation. While many applicants brought similar skill sets, the ones who impressed...
Self-Employment on a Resume When Out of Work
I reviewed several resumes this week at the Saratoga Job Fair, and a recurring theme that came up was whether or not to include self-employment on a resume. A couple candidates had 2-5 year gaps since their last position, and...
Tuesday October 6th 1-4pm – Free Resume Critiquing in Saratoga
I will be working at the Saratoga Job Fair this Tuesday from 1-4pm, offering free resume critiquing. This free job fair features a number of great workshops, and if you aren't able to make it between 1 and 4, the...
Framing The Probation Period Properly
The probation period (30/60/90) days at the start of employment or new opportunities can be an effective way to allow both the company and the employee to test the waters and see how well things match up between all parties....
Celebrating Too Early – HR in Baseball
It's hard for me to hide my love for the New York Yankees. And it is also difficult to hide my disdain for most things involving the Boston Red Sox. Of course, to be unbiased about the Red Sox would...