by Human Workplace | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog Post, HR
Q. Can you explain “stress interviewing?” Is it ever warranted? A Stress interviewing is an old, discredited interviewing technique where the interviewer purposely puts the candidate under stress during the interview, to see how they react. It’s...
by Human Workplace | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog Post
Q. I learned the “right answers” to the standard job interview questions years (actually, decades) ago and I’ve never changed the way I answer those questions since. I’m sure I’m not up to date. Can you help? A. Check out the Human...
by Human Workplace | Jun 28, 2020 | Blog Post
Dear Liz, I like asking candidates, “Why do you want to work here?” I want to know what attracts them to the company. Shouldn’t they already know they want to work here before they agree to the interview? Thanks, Richard Dear Richard, Just because...
by Human Workplace | Jun 28, 2020 | Blog Post
Q. I love my job. The last thing I have interest in thinking about is my career AFTER this job. Why can’t I just enjoy having a fantastic job, for the first time in my life? A. Absolutely – do what you feel! I like to remind folks not to take their eye off...
by Human Workplace | Jun 25, 2020 | Blog Post
Q. I saw a PR job ad and sent in my Marketing resume. The company recruiter emailed me and asked me to write back and describe my PR experience specifically. Couldn’t they assume that if I can do Marketing I can do PR? A. Write back and tell a story about how...
by Human Workplace | Jun 25, 2020 | Blog Post
My voice teacher Winifred gave me the best interview advice ever. I was preparing for an audition. She said, “We have no idea what they’re looking for. “We don’t know if they want Rice Krispies, Corn Chex or Fruity Pebbles. You sound great. Go...
