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Comment on Why don’t training results stick? by Filmy Online

Filmy Online — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:07:45 +0000

Wonderful blog! I found it while searching on Yahoo News. Do you have any tips on how to get listed in Yahoo News? I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there! Many thanks

Comment on What questions can and cannot be asked during an interview? by admin

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:22:14 +0000

Good question. An employer is entitled to find out if someone is legally able to work in this country. And that is exactly the way the question should be worded. “Can you provide documentation that you are legally able to work in this country?” In this way, someone who has a work visa can answer “yes” and will not be discriminated against.

Comment on What questions can and cannot be asked during an interview? by chris

chris — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:13:45 +0000

#4 Are you a citizen of the united states?

it’s illegal to ask that question? I thought it was illegal to hire someone that was here illegally, therefore isn’t that a question you have to ask, as well as ask for proof of?

Comment on Should employers ask personal questions during an interview? by Debra Forrest

Debra Forrest — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:03:09 +0000

I’ve often wondered about this, especially when candidates reveal personal info in their application. I’ve assumed if they reveal something (like having an influential personal experience) then it opens a window for me to comment on it. Maybe that’s dangerous territory, I don’t know.

Comment on How important is a company’s mission statement? by Geoff Wiland

Geoff Wiland — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:35:12 +0000

A mission statement is a key element to assist management and staff. It will help them make daily decisions which are in synch with the core values and direction of the company. But for this to work, top management must promote and encourage compatible actions at all levels. If policies such as compensation, bonuses, etc. are in conflict with the mission statement, the mission statement will actually be counterproductive.

Comment on Is telling off-color jokes in the workplace considered harassment? by diabetes diet

diabetes diet — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:16:49 +0000

Love the main page. Will it always be like this?

Comment on When should companies use a recruiter to fill their open positions? by Deborah Kacprowicz

Deborah Kacprowicz — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 01:14:05 +0000

I think that recruiters are the way to go when you don’t have the time to weed through a pile of potential candidates to find the right ones. When you work with a recruiter who takes the time to understand you, your company, and the type of qualified candidate that would be best-suited for your position/your company, it is well worth the fee, as it eliminates hours and hours of time that you can be spending building your business.

Comment on When should companies use a recruiter to fill their open positions? by Geoff Wiland

Geoff Wiland — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:28:21 +0000

When you can easily find top notch staff with little effort, you do not need a recruiter. But when you need to spend considerable time and effort and often still find marginal staff, you absolutely need a recruiter.

There are three keys I think about when working with a recruiter. The first, naturally, is working with the right recruiter. The second is making the time to really work with your recruiter. They need to know what you are looking for, and where they are hitting the mark and where they are missing the mark with candidates they send you. And the third is moving quickly when you have the right person. If you find a great candidate, that person is in demand – even in a bad economy. The old saying is very true: Time kills all deals!