There are really only three interview questions
Can you do the job? (Strengths)
Will you love the job? (Motivation)
Can I work with you? (Fit)
Friday, August 5, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Make your point
Learn tactics to make your point faster and better. The less jargon you use, the more engaging you become. Think of it this way, if shorter sentences get read then the shorter sentences when speaking must get heard. The secret is to watch out for long and cumbersome sentences. Don’t construct your ideas in a way that overburdens people’s brains. Otherwise listeners will get stuck trying to figure out what you mean.
Here’s my suggestion try using vocal hangers, pause ever so slightly before you deliver the goods. This heightens the level of anticipation and energy into the conversation. And here’s the best part, the more you internalize them, the more natural they will sound. The more natural they sound, the more they will become part of your lexicon; the more people will pay attention when they hear them.
Examples include:
The secret is…
Here's the deal…
Let me ask ya this…
Here’s the best part…
Think of it this way…
Yes, and here’s why…
Here’s my suggestion
Here’s my suggestion try using vocal hangers, pause ever so slightly before you deliver the goods. This heightens the level of anticipation and energy into the conversation. And here’s the best part, the more you internalize them, the more natural they will sound. The more natural they sound, the more they will become part of your lexicon; the more people will pay attention when they hear them.
Examples include:
The secret is…
Here's the deal…
Let me ask ya this…
Here’s the best part…
Think of it this way…
Yes, and here’s why…
Here’s my suggestion
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Good metrics tell a story
Many things can be measured, but which measurements are most important? We each have our own target list of a dozen key recruiting metrics and have seen some lists of more than 100. You can build a credible metrics program around four or five, all easily compiled and understood by the average layman. In fact, to the degree that your colleagues at the conference table do not easily understand what your measurements mean, those measurements fast become useless. Good metrics tell a story. If no one can understand the story, what’s the point?
Not all workers and jobs are created equal
Someone with a high school education may have difficulty finding employment when most available jobs require a college degree. On the other hand, a college graduate may decline an offer in hopes of finding a job that pays a higher wage or better suits his career goals.
Finding the right job or the right worker is a costly, time-consuming process.
Businesses must invest resources to screen applicants and recruit the most qualified ones.
Finding the right job or the right worker is a costly, time-consuming process.
Businesses must invest resources to screen applicants and recruit the most qualified ones.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Signs The Job Interview Went Well
They give you a firm answer about when you’ll hear back.
If someone hasn’t made up their mind yet, they don’t really know how long it will take to do so, and are evasive about estimating how long it might take to make up their mind
“I’ll have an answer for you on Monday morning,” usually means they may have made a decision. The decision might not be for you, but at least they’ve made a decision
The interview went longer than scheduled
You clearly demonstrated that you can meet all the job requirements,and you start discussing all the other things you can bring to the job
The interviewer describes their frustration with the previous employee
If they begin to talk about how poorly the last guy did, then that is a good indication that they’ve decided you can do a better job. If you find the interviewer comparing you favorably to previous or existing employees, then you’ve likely done a good job of selling yourself as qualified.
If someone hasn’t made up their mind yet, they don’t really know how long it will take to do so, and are evasive about estimating how long it might take to make up their mind
“I’ll have an answer for you on Monday morning,” usually means they may have made a decision. The decision might not be for you, but at least they’ve made a decision
The interview went longer than scheduled
You clearly demonstrated that you can meet all the job requirements,and you start discussing all the other things you can bring to the job
The interviewer describes their frustration with the previous employee
If they begin to talk about how poorly the last guy did, then that is a good indication that they’ve decided you can do a better job. If you find the interviewer comparing you favorably to previous or existing employees, then you’ve likely done a good job of selling yourself as qualified.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Let loose
Chief executives know in their hearts that smart people, set loose to solve big problems, are responsible for every success and innovation industry has ever seen.
Do you know whats important at work?
Sensible performance goals help people understand what's important. A healthy organization builds performance goals into its leadership framework, remember that the metrics don't equal the framework.
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