Tag Archives: hiring manager

But, the Candidate Assured Us

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

“Your new supervisor?” I asked. “Yes,” Stella explained. “Everyone on the interview team agreed this was the best candidate, but she’s been in the role for two months now, plenty of time for adjustment and it’s just not working out.” … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Micro-Management

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

“As the manager-once-removed, what else am I responsible for in this hiring process?” Byron asked. “Since this hire is two Strata below, and as the manager of the hiring manager, you are the coach,” I replied. “Coach?” Byron questioned. “Yes, … Continue reading →

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Looking to Push Back

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

I could see Byron looking for a lame excuse to push back from the idea that, as the manager-once-removed, his job is to create the talent pool from which the hiring manager makes the selection. “Let me get this straight,” … Continue reading →

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Who Builds the Talent Pool?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Orientation for our next Hiring Talent online program starts next Monday. For more information or pre-registration, follow this link Hiring Talent – 2013. _____ Byron was a bit unsettled. “Do you mean that I should read those resumes? I’m not … Continue reading →

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Who Drives This Decision?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Orientation for our next Hiring Talent online program starts next Monday. For more information or pre-registration, follow this link Hiring Talent – 2013. _____ Ron settled in a chair across from Byron, his manager. We exchanged appropriate pleasantries and set … Continue reading →

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The Numbers Are In

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

“The numbers are in,” Arnie exclaimed. “We made budget. Took a lot of hard work, but in the end, we got the result we wanted.” “I’m impressed,” I replied. “And how many body bags in the wake?” Arnie looked puzzled, … Continue reading →

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Losing Control in the Interview

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

This is the fourth in our series, Six Sins in the Hiring Interview. Missing important (and obvious) clues during the interview Head trash, the distraction of the stereotype in the back of your head The fatal decision in the first … Continue reading →

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Fatal Decision in the First Three Minutes

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

This is the third in our series, Six Sins in the Hiring Interview. Missing important (and obvious) clues during the interview Head trash, the distraction of the stereotype in the back of your head The fatal decision in the first … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Micro-Management

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

“As the Manager Once Removed, what else am I responsible for in this hiring process?” Byron asked. “Since this hire is two Strata below, and since you are the manager of the Hiring Manager, you are the coach,” I replied. … Continue reading →

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MOR Drives the Hiring Process

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

“So, just exactly what do I do?” asked Byron. He had hired people before, but he had never looked at hiring in exactly this way. “Your department has an opening two Strata below you. As the Manager Once Removed, it … Continue reading →

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