Thoughts on people, teams, organizations, communities, effectiveness and success
Yes. No. Maybe?
You can tell when the economy’s improved because there’s an uptick of interviews. More experienced managers revisit what they’ve done before that’s worked well when hiring and novice supervisors surface this season’s new crop of oddball, silly questions.
“Can I be asked if I’m a gamer?” will likely be one of the tamer examples.
Candidates invariably want to know what can be asked.… Read the rest
It happens all the time with work; the job offer, the investment opportunity, or the candidate you surfaced are great but the timing is wrong. So how do you say “no” and leave the door open to return?
Here’s one thought on how to keep the door open rather than permanently shut when you reject someone.
It starts, by the way, by having a clear bead on where you are, and what you’re looking for. … Read the rest
Not got milk, redemption. The substance is different but the concept’s the same.
Do you have what you you need in your life to grow?
Unless you’re oblivious, a narcissist, or the uncommonly lucky, everyone has career regrets. There are jobs not offered, “just” promotions denied, and layoffs that should have been someone else’s, not yours (or mine).… Read the rest
Should you behave (well) when you get fired?
Like many things in life – true whether you’re the CEO and/or founder, or the guy/gal handling the mail – it depends.
Here’s 4 things to consider:
What’s your goal? While it can feel good to tell people off, is it going to help you or hinder you?… Read the rest
It’s a pretty typical interview process.
You’ve met with a recruiter and the hiring manager. Now you fly in the night before and meet a bunch of people in a series of individual and group interviews that will last the entire next day. You fly home that night.
They love you and have offered you a job. Ready to accept the offer?… Read the rest
Let’s face it; sometimes it’s about the glory, or god – sometimes, though, it’s just about the money.
My lunch with a friend I’ll call “Julie” last week is one such case. Smart and hard working, she jumped from a burning ship to a role she thought would be a great way to spend the next ten years or so of her corporate career.… Read the rest