How do you like me so far? This is a question that some job seekers ask during the course of their interview. DON’T ask this question. This is not the way to get feedback from a hiring manager or recruiter. First, you don’t need to ask them if they like you. There is nothing gained by asking that question at any time during the interview. What matters is are you skilled to do the job they are attempting to fill. Are you a good fit for their organization? Are you the best candidate for the job? Whether the hiring manager …read more

Here is an interesting video I found on youtube tonight. For hiring managers, here are some simple principles that are geared toward small businesses. I believe these principles are good for any segment of the business world you may find yourself. Principles are transferable.

Summary – Microsoft – Hiring the Right People
1. Do business with people you like
2. Look in their eyes and their heart and see if they believe in what you are trying to accomplish
3. Develop a list of outstanding people
4. Build relationships with outstanding people
Resume and cover letters are great ways to find talent, but don’t rely on …read more

This week’s episode of The Celebrity Apprentice promises to be full of fireworks. I am writing this as I am watching the show tonight. After last week’s firing, which in my opinion was anti-climatic I am looking forward to some sparks this week.
Task: Choose an artist and sell art. Price it above the minimum pricing. The team that makes the most profits wins. Piers and Omarosa are the Project Managers. This show became a head to head match-up. In the end Pier’s was able to draw lots of friends who don’t mind opening their checkbook.
$164,000 – Hydra Pier’s Team
$7,000 …read more

What are Principles of Influence and Persuasion? Before I answer my own question, let me share that I will be discussing these principles throughout the month of February. This is a short month, but there is a lot of good stuff you can take from these principles to help in your job search, on the job, and in your life.
Robert Cialdini is most known for his popular book, The Psychology of Influence and Persuasion. According to Dr. Cialdini, when influence is employed correctly, it efficiently moves people in positive directions. Those who wish to …read more

People do business with people they like. “People are easily persuaded by other people that they like. Robert Cialdini cites the marketing of Tupperware in what might now be called viral marketing.” People were more likely to buy if they liked the person selling it to them. If this statement is true, than it is VERY important for you as a jobseeker to be likable – you are the product.

If a hiring manager has two qualified candidates, 90%-100% of the time, they will select the person they connected with in the interview. Typically, the person they liked best.
Here are a …read more