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Cultural Fit Trumps Competence? Maybe
Did you see Cultural Fit Trumps Competence? I don’t know that cultural fit trumps competence. I know that it’s critically important. For geeks, you need a minimum of technical skills and then cultural fit is critically important. I do agree … Continue reading
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Tagged cost of a hire, hiring decision, Hiring Geeks That Fit, job analysis, technical skills
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Skills for 2013: It’s Not About Tools or Technology
I was reading Must-Have Job Skills in 2013, and I was struck by the skills Mantell says job-seekers must have: Clear communications Personal branding Flexibility Productivity improvement Here’s what these mean for great geeks: Communications mean you have to be … Continue reading
Posted in hiring strategy
Tagged cutural fit, Hiring Geeks That Fit, interview, job analysis
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Project Culture Reflects Management Culture
I have a post, What’s the Culture on Your Project? that discusses the project issues of the Romney campaign. But there is a deeper issue. If you read the comments in The Romney Campaign was a Consultant Con Job, there … Continue reading
Posted in Hiring Geeks That Fit
Tagged cultural fit, culture, hiring strategy, job analysis, job description
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The Road to the CBAP is Not Paved by Applied Knowledge
I have the pleasure of introducing a guest writer for today’s post, Tina Underhill. Take it away, Tina! The Road to the CBAP is Not Paved by Applied Knowledge The glorified CBAP credentials have been a desire of mine since … Continue reading
Can Anyone That Old Know Anything?
I was talking with a client recently, who was professing his desire for younger candidates. “Can anyone older than 35 or 40 really know anything?” was his concern. I sat there, a little nonplussed. “How old do you think I … Continue reading
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Tagged age, candidate, discrimination, hiring decision, job analysis, value
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Phone Screens for Junior People
There’s a question on one of the forums, about how to ask questions in a phone screen for junior developers. I thought I would answer it here, and then post a link. These tips work for junior developers, testers, writers, … Continue reading
When You Have a New Kind of Job
It’s easy to hire for a “normal” kind of job, where you say, “Developer” and everyone knows what you mean. But what if you are looking for a new kind of role, say, “knowledge management” or “social media guru”? Those … Continue reading
Plan for an Interview with an Interview Matrix
One of the ways I organize and plan for interviews is to use an interview matrix. I take the essential skills from the job analysis and use them in the interview matrix to decide who will ask which questions. No, … Continue reading
What Hiring Managers Look for in a Resume
I spoke recently with a senior project manager who is looking for a new job. I offered to review her resume, and she told me she didn’t think she needed it. She had the “secret sauce” to a great resume: … Continue reading
November Musings About Hiring Issues
You may have noticed my most recent post was back in October (ouch). That’s because of the past 6 weeks, I’ve been out of town 5. With that much travel, something has to go, and some of my blogging is … Continue reading
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