by Nanci Lamborn at BrightMove Recruiting Software
Two of the worst interviews I can recall in my recent history were both referred from one of my most successful, highest producing employees. Both candidates were abrasive, arrogant, and unfriendly, and neither interview lasted very long. At first the disparity between the unpleasant applicants and the accomplished referring employee left me somewhat perplexed. But later as I tried to make sense of the situation, it struck me that although incredibly knowledgeable within the industry and very successful with sales and negotiation skills, the referring employee could at times be pompous, whiney, abrasive… hey, wait a minute… Rest of Article