Hiring managers have a responsibility to interview effectively, to find the best candidate for the job. Given our topic this month on Core Competencies, I want to continue to discuss leadership for the next couple of days. One of the questions rolling around my head today is “how do you demonstrate leadership in an interview?” How do I help you prepare effectively enough that you feel some level of comfort walking into a job interview and discussing your strength in leadership. Can you do that if given an oportunity right now to interview for your dream job?
Hiring managers must understand your leadership style based on the answers …read more

“It’s better to be thought dumb, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt.”
The first time I heard this quote I was a teenager and my mother said it to me. At this point, I can’t remember the context, but I have never forgotten the quote. It took me years of course, to understand the meaning of the quote. I get it now!
Better for people to think you are an idiot (my interpretation), than to open your mouth and prove they were correct in their assessment of you. So what?
So, when you walk into an interview, it …read more

Good Morning, I have a “job opening”. I am looking to hire the most qualified candidate I can find.
Job Description
Position Title: Stay At Home Professional
Office: Your Living Room
Temporary/Permanent: At the discretion of the candidate
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Stay home, and don’t work. Coach potatoes are welcome to apply. Must be proficient with a remote control and a lap top computer. Must be willing to answer all incoming calls from telemarketers and soliciters. Unwillingness to work for someone. Strong desire to be self-employed.Must be independently minded. Self-starters welcome.
Qualifications: Strong Computer Skills, Willingness to surf the internet, and/or television cable channels. …read more

Now here is an interesting question for you to consider when thinking about an interview. Are you an asset or liability for the organization you are interviewing with?
As a hiring manager when evaluating candidates, determining whether you as a candidate will add value to my organization is a very important question to answer.
Managers must determine the risk vs. return they will get for hiring you and allowing you to work in their organization. As a candidate you must demonstrate your value – you must demonstrate that you will be an asset to the organization.
Questions to consider to determine …read more