tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413734209683589945.comments2011-07-14T01:12:43.702-07:00Ronin - recruitment observations and adviceMark Badleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09873760071485738043noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413734209683589945.post-55188674388746141432011-07-14T01:12:43.702-07:002011-07-14T01:12:43.702-07:00Excellent post Admin. Now I have to really think a...Excellent post Admin. Now I have to really think about what I say here ;)<br />I think it's important for people to also think about how powerful an effect comments can have, especially for new bloggers. A comment is both a validation that someone has read the content and connected with it - that can inspire someone to continue on <a href="http://manatnet.com" rel="nofollow">interimmanager</a>, or if too negative, make others consider shutting down.<br />At any rate, I'll give this more thought but I'm bookmarking this post to share with Friends. Thanks again.John Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02135172396362686454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413734209683589945.post-65586993431281592782011-06-15T07:55:33.016-07:002011-06-15T07:55:33.016-07:00I like this article and have always been uncomfort...I like this article and have always been uncomfortable with the selfish questions for fear of appearing just that. I think, while it may appear obvious to ask the kinds of questions you refer to, people often forget that.<br /><br />I am interested to get your view on whether you believe there is ever a place for the selfish questions and if, in your opinion, you think some are more acceptable than others? For example, you might ask about flexibiity as it might be a deal breaker for you if the company is against home working.<br /><br />Or do you think these kind of questions should have been covered in advance with the agency (if they put your forward), or wait until you are in a position of being offered a role?<br /><br />thanks<br />ChrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803401933969613634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413734209683589945.post-91925288418381281102011-06-15T07:52:48.348-07:002011-06-15T07:52:48.348-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803401933969613634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413734209683589945.post-67738220844806435502011-06-15T07:45:01.910-07:002011-06-15T07:45:01.910-07:00I guess my worried comment mostly comes from the f...I guess my worried comment mostly comes from the fact I would never ask this question. I don't really believe it has any value as most people would give the stock answers. I would much prefer to spend the time on a quality question.<br /><br />However, I have though about this over the last couple of days and I guess if someone is able to truthfully answer the question and has a one pager to support this, it would bode well for the candidate.<br /><br />Personally when asked I tend toward the stock answer and will certainly take this advice for the future. While I can control the questions I ask, I cannot control those asked of me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803401933969613634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413734209683589945.post-82979854799854071602011-06-15T07:40:58.351-07:002011-06-15T07:40:58.351-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803401933969613634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413734209683589945.post-20173475067528586882011-06-09T02:24:17.762-07:002011-06-09T02:24:17.762-07:00In my experience candidates that take supportive d...In my experience candidates that take supportive documentation to interviews have been successful and have come across as professional and well prepared.<br /><br />The information is more objective if it gives a balanced view. Candidates can of course offer the interviewer the opportunity to see the information and if not of interest it can be declined.<br /><br />An interview should be an opportunity for both parties to learn as much about one another as possible. I am curious as to why you would be worried. The document can be a one pager and does not have to be 'lengthly'.<br /><br />With regards to my own personal experience, when I last interviewed I took a number of supportive documents with me and had no negative feedback.Mark Badleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873760071485738043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413734209683589945.post-24068340155126384702011-06-08T07:44:51.038-07:002011-06-08T07:44:51.038-07:00I would honestly be worried if upon asking the que...I would honestly be worried if upon asking the question "what are your weaknesses?" question, the candidate handed me a lenghty document on the subject.<br /><br />Has this worked in practice (for you)?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803401933969613634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413734209683589945.post-19568685945292829532011-05-27T05:19:45.371-07:002011-05-27T05:19:45.371-07:00Thank you Toni. Please let me know how you get on ...Thank you Toni. Please let me know how you get on with your interview? <br /><br />Some of my more recent posts cover elements of the interview which may be beneficial for you to read when preparing.Mark Badleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873760071485738043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413734209683589945.post-39017806326433081882011-05-26T13:00:32.772-07:002011-05-26T13:00:32.772-07:00This is very well done!Congrats Mark.
I will have...This is very well done!Congrats Mark. <br />I will have an interview shortly and i find this summary very helpful.<br /><br />ToniincucinaconTonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09287051395742842624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7413734209683589945.post-66992403044504075222011-04-20T09:16:09.320-07:002011-04-20T09:16:09.320-07:00This article on achieving secondary skills is one ...This article on achieving secondary skills is one of the best professional advices I ever got as a procurement professional. I feel incomplete without Excel and PowerPoint in procurement and acquisition functions. And what more, Dale Crnegie How to win friends and influence people" is a bible on human relationship which has constant presence at my bedside table for reading it incessantly & repetitively. It has worked wonders for me.I highly appreciate Mr. Bradley to give an insight on these skills.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873266192905569214noreply@blogger.com