A few months ago, a job seeker told me that she wished she could show a potential employer what she was capable of during the interview process. The job seeker stated that employers should allow candidates (who are qualified, pre-screened, and in the final running for the position) to perform the actual job for a week…

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In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don't have the first, the other two will kill you." 

— Warren Buffet

(CEO, Berkshire Hathaway)

 

Recruitment isn’t an easy lark. As a recruitment consultant I am often on the phone to candidates of an evening, arranging interviews and hearing feedback. There is an argument to be made that some…

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Recruiters frequently ask: "How do I increase likes on my Facebook Career Page?".

The short answer would be to consistently share great and relevant content that people are interested in seeing. If you choose to do this then your viewers will be delivered small pieces of sharable information. 

But here's the real question:

After setting up a Career Page, and posting this content, how do you get people to see the…

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What enables corporate executives to get into and stay “In the Zone?”

 

In 1993, Jimmy Johnson, then the coach of the Dallas Cowboys, credited a book called Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, with helping him prepare for the Super Bowl win that year. 

“Flow”…

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Understanding what motivates individuals in their work life is imperative in order to really comprehend what makes a work force tick. Motivation is the drive or influence that pushes individuals toward success or failure. Inspiring or providing incentives help define the positive results of motivation. Degrading or force can lead to the negative side of motivation. Motivation is the reason people act or direct and is directly related to performance and, whether intrinsic or extrinsic, combined… Continue