So they look great on paper, but do you really know what’s going to come walking through your door? Pay attention to these warning signs when interviewing your next candidate:



Interview Warning Sign #1: Appearance



This is an easy one. If they arrive at the interview in a gym suit, overalls, mini skirt, etc., you may want to rethink your candidate choice. If they can’t put any effort into their interview attire what makes you think they are going to put any effort into… Continue

In the real estate industry both buyer and seller can have a representative. A listing agent represents the seller after securing an exclusive right to market a property. A buyer's agent works to find the right property that meets their client’s requirements. A listing agent will almost always post their listing with a multiple listing service (MLS) to achieve the maximum exposure for the listed property. A buyer's agent knows to go to a MLS to see what properties are available that meet the… Continue

What you consider to be innocent small talk, bonding with co-workers, or just doing your job, may be doing more damage than you think.



Work Mistake #1: Talking Politics



If you are talking politics at work and a co-worker bashes your candidate preference, how do you feel? I would assume a little upset. You may also feel that they are uninformed or ignorant. Now, imagine how that co-worker feels if you do the same to them? Eeek! Not everyone is the same, some people just… Continue

The Phone interview plays a crucial role in a candidate’s pre-hire process. This means that the employer has reviewed the candidate’s resume and or application and they are showing some interest which is a positive step forward, although the candidate is still far away from being hired! The phone interview in many cases may be a make-it or break-it for many candidates as this is mainly a way for the employer to verify if the “you” the candidate are both a cultural and technical fit for their… Continue

What makes someone reluctant to try something new to solve a problem that they know they have?



Perceived Risk: There are two primary factors that influence perceived risk, those are amount at stake and certainty. If certainty is higher than... see more amount at stake, perceived risk is low. If amount at stake is higher than certainty, perceived risk is high. There are six types of possible perceived risks, those are physical risk, functional risk, psychological risk, social risk,… Continue

While there is a purpose for a phone interview and a purpose for a live interview, which one is more beneficial?



The phone interview is often used as a way to screen potential candidates while a live interview is used to further understand potential candidates. But what if the screening process was flawed? That’s right, flawed. While some beneficial information is gathered during a phone interview, even more beneficial information is left out. This could result in you selecting a bad… Continue

A handshake, whether at a job interview or business meeting, can have several meanings. Not only is it important to focus on how someone is shaking your hand, but on how you shake their hand as well! Handshake meanings vary from country to country so keep in mind, the following apply only to the U.S.:



Job Interview Handshake #1: Palm Up



If you go to shake someone’s hand and you intentionally face your palm up, it can indicate humility. If you go to shake someone’s hand and… Continue

Business lunch etiquette is undoubtedly one of the most talked about topics in business. Business lunches are becoming more popular than office meetings, and much tastier, but they require a lot more effort! Before arriving to your next business lunch, be sure to go over these tips:



Business Lunch Etiquette Tip #1: Arrive Early



You always want to arrive about fifteen minutes early to a business lunch. You don’t want to be “That Guy.”



Business Lunch Etiquette Tip… Continue

With thousands of social network sites available, why aren’t you using them to help your career? Now, there are many categories of social network sites and not all of them are appropriate to use, but the ones that are appropriate you should take advantage of. Here’s how social network sites can help your career:



Social Network & Your Career Fact #1: Expand Your Network



The beauty of a “Friend Request” is when you hit the “Send” or “Accept” button, you have just made a… Continue

The growth of the e-recruitment industry has been fuelled by the adoption of technology and internet penetration. Organizations have cut costs by almost 80% over traditional recruitment modes by moving over to the online recruitment process. Recruiting online is ideally more focused, fast paced, effective, and gives higher ROI on administrative expenses.



The costs associated with manual recruitment can become quite excessive, partly because of the candidates that are produced. One… Continue

As we all know, actions speak louder than words. While you may be saying one thing, your body may be saying the complete opposite. So the next time you interview a potential candidate, focus not only on what they are saying, but what they are doing while they are saying it.



Eye Contact: Eye contact helps to regulate the flow of communication, increases credibility, and conveys interest.



Swinging or Rocking Leg, or Tapping Fingers: Shows the candidate is bored and… Continue