If you’re a hiring manager, you’re probably faced with a gazillion resumes. You’ve taken the first step and screened the resumes (more on that in a future tip). Now you’re thinking about bringing candidates in for an interview.Stop. Don’t just bring people in for an interview. Phone screen candidates first. Ask questions to verify the […]
The good news is the economy’s coming back slowly. The bad news is that it is *slow*. In a slow economy, companies fund line positions – positions that directly affect how well the company can complete its projects. The company may need staff positions, such as process improvement or administrators, but they won’t fund those
Ok, so you’re all nodding your heads saying, “JR, why wouldn’t I ask about what’s important? Do you think I’m an idiot?” No. You are absolutely not an idiot. You may not remember to ask about everything that *is* important. A colleague on Jerry Weinberg’s Shape forum was discussing a problem she had with a
Auditions are an interviewing technique that lets you watch the candidate in action. Actors audition for parts, why shouldn’t technical people audition for their work?Here’s how to develop an audition: Define the behaviors you want to see in an audition. You can’t see everything about a person, just a 15-30 minute snippet, so define the
If you’re looking for a job, make sure you describe the benefits of your work to potential employees. Especially if you’ve been performing staff work such as QA or process improvement, try to quantify the benefits of your work. Here are some examples: Instead of saying “Led process definition” consider: Managed process improvement project, leading