Results Through People
Q: My company has a job posting policy, where they commit to posting most roles internally before they hire candidates from outside of the company. Their posting process is inconsistent. Sometimes there are many jobs posted, while other times there … Continued
Q: I just accepted a role and the “fine print” in the offer letter states that the offer is “contingent upon the completion of a successful background check.” This was mentioned early on during the process, but honestly, I forgot … Continued
Q: I recently verbally accepted a new job. I received the offer letter. It describes requiring some documentation on my first date of employment. Can you explain why they need these documents? And they recommend bringing a driver’s license and … Continued
Q: I am part of a hiring team that seems to keep missing top candidates. We meet with a candidate and then they end up accepting another offer. What can we do differently to hopefully extend offers to top quality … Continued
Q: I recently started a new job. It is with a small company. On my first day, it felt like they were not expecting me. The receptionist didn’t know who I was. My manager seemed overloaded and confused by even … Continued
Q: I am a new supervisor in a new company. I am learning the culture and how decisions are made. It is a start-up and growing rapidly. It is a fun place to work and I feel like I have … Continued
Q: I was recently interviewed by a company and spent over 15 hours interviewing with several of their senior leaders, their CEO and even a teleconference with their primary investor. I was surprised after several weeks that I did not … Continued
Q: Recently I referred a friend, who was hired by my company. My friend is a talented engineer, who probably commanded a six-figure compensation package. When I emailed my friend’s resume, it was submitted under our company’s new employee referral … Continued
Q: I own a small retail store. I often have customer service openings that I post on different local community sites. Recently I had a role, where this new employee would have to work some nights or weekends. I think … Continued
Q: What do the words “not a fit for the job” actually mean? A: This is a common response to a candidate when they are not offered a job. “Not a fit” can have many legitimate meanings. Some of these … Continued