Alex Putman15 Ways to Improve the Candidate Experience
Recently, our Talent Acquisition team (Anastasia Bartolucci & Alex Putman) were honored to with an award for candidate experience, Candidate Experience (CandE) Award with Distinction at the 15th Annual Human Resources Technology Conference & Exposition in Chicago. When you hear about awards like this you think of large companies with deep pockets and tons of … Read more
5 Traits of Success
I have spent many years interviewing candidates, teaching interview techniques and picking apart interviews. Over the past few months, I really started breaking down the basics of what I look for when hiring someone. Most jobs require a tangible skill set as it relates to a specific field (i.e. a C# software developer, will of course … Read more
QR Code Marketing: “It’s Alive”
In my recent post about QR codes, I asked the question if it was a new wave or passing fad. There is a terrific conversation regarding this topic on the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association LinkedIn page. One of the most creative uses of QR codes was used by a college student seeking an internship. He … Read more
Inside the Mind of the Employer
Interviews! Stressful, uncertainty, informational….what words come to your mind! I want to give you a glimpse into the mind of the employer. Typically you have a few people/layers to make it through when interviewing. Did you know they have an impression of you within 7 seconds? Want to know what they think? Check out this … Read more
How to Leave a Great Impression
Leaving an impression that packs impact and is long lasting is critical to many aspects of your life. Whether it is for an interview, a new job, a date or any new relationship you are often judged and socially ranked on your first impression. So why not have an impression strategy checklist. Here are my … Read more
12 Questions to Ask Yourself After the Interview
You have spent the last year or so looking for a job. After all the resume revisions, the multiple hours spent searching and the 1000’s of emails, the market has changed and you are getting multiple interviews. Now you need to gauge how well the interview went and if this is the position for you? … Read more
General Interview Questions Employers Ask
Once you are in the interview process, you can expect a series of open-ended questions. Below are a few general, sample questions. I have taken the liberty to provide a framework for the answers hiring managers are seeking. Tell me about yourself? Focus on personal and professional values Why you chose your career path Highlight … Read more
Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview | Part 5: Long Term Outlook
What a great month April has been! It’s time to wrap up Part 5 of the 5 part series “Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview” . This post will focus on what companies expect from an employee that will stay with their company for an investment period. Most companies do not suspect you will stay and … Read more
Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview | Part 4: Communication
Part 4 of 5 in the “Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview” series will focus on communication. As a refresher the 5 primary categories I am discussing include: Personality Experience Relationship Communication Long Term Outlook Interviewers will judge your communication on more than just verbal (how well you translate your thoughts), they will also rank: … Read more
