Identify Your “Hook” Dr Travis Bradberry, Talent Smart “Most hiring managers interview a lot of people. So many that they generally have to go back to their notes to remember candidates—the exception being candidates with a strong hook. Sometimes these hooks are how people dress or their personality, but the best hook is a strong […]
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We enjoy recruiting for the ambulatory surgery industry and it’s gratifying to receive testimonials throughout the year from candidates and clients. Communication in working with a recruiting firm helps to make the process smooth and outcome favorable. I share this in hopes that these two recent testimonials help the process go well for others when […]
Interview Tip: Show Your Humanity Some candidates are overly concise on questions about hobbies, family, and spare time activities. But these questions often mean the difference between getting an offer and a rejection. You may be competing with people whose qualifications and accomplishments are very similar to your own. The interviewer and others in the […]
Interview Tip: “A smile shows not only confidence, but a pleasant nature. It invites others to get to know you. Remember that not only is an employer filling an opening in a workforce, but they want to know you will fit into their company culture. Also, smiling during phone interviews will work to your advantage.”
We regularly hear of hiring managers who select a less qualified candidate because they liked the person’s energy. They liked their ideas. And they liked their enthusiasm. This is one of the top influencers in an interview and in deciding who gets the job.
