Stop Hiring for Culture Fit As a startup, hiring for culture fit doesn’t work. Why? Because culture takes generations to cultivate, and startups simply haven’t been around long enough. Shift your thinking away from culture and towards values alignment instead. These five steps will help get you started! Name the values that guide you Identify…
How to Create a White Glove Candidate Experience When You Don’t Have a Budget It’s hard to hire top talent when you are a small company. It’s also hard to really stand out in this candidate-driven market when you don’t have a big recruiting budget. The good news is there are some simple ways to…
“Do you have any questions for me?” Your turn! Asking thoughtful and relevant questions during the interview shows your enthusiasm and curiosity about the position and company. Listen in for three great questions to ask the hiring manager in your next interview: Tell me about the company culture and what sets it apart from other…
3 best questions to ask in an interview Congratulations, you’ve made it to your interview with the hiring manager! It’s important to have questions prepared ahead of time and to keep things positive. You want to make sure you get the most value out of the questions you ask. Often candidates focus on the negative,…
The 5-step formula for hiring like a pro This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur or small business owner, hiring team members isn’t a daily exercise — you probably have only a handful of positions you…
Ace your initial screen! Is it your first time working with a recruiter? Here are our three tips for making a great first impression and nailing your initial screening interview: Treat the screening interview as if you’re interviewing with the hiring manager Be prepared! Answer the question asked Best of luck making an excellent first…
First time working with a recruiter? Here’s how to show up for your initial screen! Screens are the first part of the interview process. It’s your chance to make a great first impression as a candidate, and get a glimpse of your potential future employer. The initial screen is often with an outside recruiter, but…
Remember your manners during a job search Common courtesies such as please, thank you, follow up calls, acknowledgements, graceful exits, referrals, straightforward responses and open, honest communication may very well mean the difference between you and another candidate. Listen in for these five quick ways you can remember your manners during your job search:…
Removing self-imposed obstacles to your career success The greatest obstacle to getting a job is you. We can all find reasons NOT to accomplish our goals, and it’s easy to blame many of those reasons on someone else. The first thing you need to do is accept responsibility for your situation and then take…
Bad advice that job seekers follow – and what to do instead When it comes to job search advice, you can count on every single person having an opinion. There is a LOT of information out there – and not all of it is valid content. In fact, some of it is just bad advice.…