Done correctly, taking on or hiring an intern is a win-win proposition. The students gain valuable work experience and the chance to prove that they’re worth considering for full time work (either at your company or elsewhere).
Why Your Company Needs Job Descriptions, Revisited
How To Write One In Thirty Minutes or Less A job description may seem like an unnecessary step. You know what work you will need for your employee to perform. Does putting the job down on paper really even matter? Absolutely! Five advantages to “putting it in writing”: 1. Job descriptions help you to […]
The Quick 5 Step Hiring Process For Managers
Hiring the best starts with a hiring the best. Here’s a quick 5 step guide that will help you to make better hiring decisions and ensure that your hiring process is a smooth one. Step 1: Define your company’s job requirements and create or update the job description. Without a clear idea in mind […]
Telephone References Versus Written References: Pros and Cons
Transcript of ESBHR Podcast 13: Checking Telephone References Versus Written References Listen to the audio. It’s the first day of August as of the taping of this episode, and I’m preparing for a family reunion that we’re hosting in Massachusetts this year. I also have several house guests, including my 8 year old niece and her […]
ESBHR Podcast 18: Don’t Be Afraid of the Disabled Job Candidate
It’s the one form of hiring discrimination that seems to be the hardest to overcome. I once heard someone liken being disabled with being an “invisible minority”. During this episode of Employee Hiring and Managing Tips hiring series, I discuss the “elephant in the room”. Read the transcript Watch the video
3 Human Resources “Must Read” Articles
I love scouring the web for some of the most interesting employee hiring and management articles to date. Honestly, there were too many articles to include in this post, but the 3 articles highlighted below seemed very relevant to the issues and concerns many managers and…
Setting The Stage For Your Interview – Building Rapport
Transcript of ESBHR Podcast #9: Setting The Stage For Your Interview – Building Rapport Listen to the audio Watch the video What do I mean by setting the stage for your interview? Well, it is very important that you make applicants feel comfortable when they are coming in to meet with you to interview. For […]
The Best Interview Questions To Ask Any Candidate
Transcript of ESBHR Podcast #7: The Best Interview Questions To Ask Any Candidate Listen to the audio version here I will be discussing the four best types of questions to ask in an interview, no matter what type of job it is that you are interviewing for and then why you should ask those questions. I […]
ESBHR Podcast 14: The Best Reference Questions To Ask For Maximum Results
In this episode, I’ll share with you a list of core reference questions that you should ask about your job candidate and why employment reference check questions are important. Watch the video Read the Transcript
ESBHR Podcast 13: Telephone References Versus Written References
Episode 13 highlights the pros and cons of using telephone references versus written references and how the information that you obtain based on each reference type can positively or negatively impact your hiring decision. Read the transcript Watch the video
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