Category Archives: Hiring Talent

Not Prepared for the Interview

“But, the resume is their experience,” Alisha complained. “It’s the central document I use, in the course of an interview.” “The problem is, you look at the resume instead of the role you are trying to fill. You ask questions … Continue reading

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Playing Into the Hands of the Headhunter

“So, you think you have the upper hand in this interview process?” I asked. “Because you are the Hiring Manager and get to make the decision, you think you have the power during the interview?” Alisha stopped. “Well, it is … Continue reading

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It’s Not a Gamble

Greetings from San Jose. I would like to welcome our new subscribers from Sacramento. “I just don’t know if he can do the job,” lamented Morgan. “It always seems to be a throw of the dice.” “Why should it be … Continue reading

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WHO is on the Team?

Greetings from Sacramento. From the Ask Tom mailbag – Question: What do you feel are truly the most effective skills that I need to think about as a new manager? Response: Hiring and firing, top of the list. The most … Continue reading

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What Matters in the Interview

Winging my way to Sacramento today, for a workshop tomorrow on the research of Elliott Jaques. Working with Lonnie Martin’s Vistage group. Our 2012 edition of Hiring Talent kicks off today. This online program is now self-paced, on demand. For … Continue reading

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Undermining Authority of the Hiring Manager

“But I don’t want to undermine the authority of the Hiring Manager,” Rene repeated. “This is not a question of undermining authority. In the end, who will be accountable for the output of the new hire?” I asked. “That would … Continue reading

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Do Not Sit Silent

We have been following the story the past few days of Rene, who had been asked to participate as a senior manager on a hiring team. Rene was NOT the Hiring Manager (who will ultimately be held accountable for the … Continue reading

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Shortcuts in the Process

“But, I am not the Hiring Manager. I don’t want to undercut the authority of the other people on the team,” Rene explained. “I didn’t ask you undercut authority. I asked how you, as a senior manager in the company … Continue reading

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The Effective Observer

“I know you were asked to sit in on the hiring decision, and that you felt you were just an observer in this process, but you still feel responsible for what may turn out to be a poor hiring decision. … Continue reading

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An Observer on the Hiring Team

Rene was frustrated. “I was asked to sit in on this hiring committee,” she began. “I am not the Hiring Manager, not even the Manager-Once-Removed, but I was asked to be a member of the Hiring Team. We sit with … Continue reading

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