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Breaking Through the Facade: Effective Recruitment Interviews

Many HR executives tell me that it is tough to crack a person during a recruitment interview. Applicants go through in-depth interview preparation. Their answers are so convincing and endearing that it is tough to see through their con-job.

I disagree with this argument.

Corporations Finding a Valuable Resource in Hiring Senior Citizens

by Karla Jo Helms

What is the responsibility of our corporate leaders when facing a world where a large majority regards senior citizens as a group of second-class citizens? Statistics show that seniors (65+) represent 12.7% of U.S. population, about one of every eight Americans.

Mature adults are the fastest growing demographic segment of the population and at age sixty-five, 23% are still working for a variety of reasons – to supplement their income or their health insurance benefits; to not have to be dependent upon relatives; or just to continue to make use of their talents and abilities by working.

How to Guarantee You Won’t Make A Bad Hire

"When most general managers fail to hit their goals, the problem can usually be traced back to hiring the wrong people.

The key is to hire for two factors: competence and values fit. If the person doesn’t have both of these elements, do not hire them under any circumstances.",...

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