Results Through People
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
Q: I am a new supervisor and we have been discussing hiring plans for 2017. I work for a growing tech start up. It is a fun environment but demanding. My manager keeps describing our ideal new hire as “young, … Continued
Q: I recently posted for a job internally. Another employee was selected. I never heard back from the hiring manager or the internal recruiter explaining why I was not selected. Is this typical? I would like to know why so … Continued
Q: I have been job hunting for several months. I have two offers in front of me, and both are an improvement of my current role. I am interviewing for a third role this week. How do I keep the … Continued
A recent survey by staffing firm Spherion found that one-third of workers surveyed had gone back to a previous employer. As long as you didn’t burn any bridges at your former workplace, you shouldn’t feel weird about returning to a … Continued
Q: My manager is the worst interviewer in the world. He just chit-chats with candidates. He doesn’t really interview them. We end up hiring these new employees who are really not qualified and make everyone else miserable. They don’t show … Continued
This week Pattie answered questions regarding some of toughest parts of the hiring process, including how to properly write a resume, how to impress an employer with a cover letter, and how employers analyze your cover letter. She also tackled … Continued