(By Don Hunter) Performance reviews are one of the major ways that company officials determine whether or not employees receive an increase in their annual compensation. The good news? You can have a definite impact on their decision. Preparation prevents . . . well, you know the rest As with many aspects of your career […]
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Behavioral-Based Interviewing and the STAR Approach
By Dan Simmons Behavioral-based interviewing is designed to help ensure more targeted and more successful hires. Although a resume is what initially catches the eye, it’s the characteristics and behaviors the candidate possesses that should ultimately dictate whether or not they’re hired. The first part of the behavioral-based interviewing process is to thoroughly evaluate the […]
The Phone Screen—a Crucial First Impression
(By Dan Simmons) Has this ever happened to you? You apply for a job and receive a call from somebody at the company who wants to conduct a preliminary interview over the telephone (a.k.a. a Phone Screen). They proceed with a few standard questions and you give what you believe are good answers. You are […]