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Paying for health care
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Avoiding interview blunders
Interviewing is one of the most important steps in the recruiting proces. It allows the employer to see you in action and ask additional questions ...
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When failure is the best option
I strongly believe that there are times you should call it quits on a business. Not everything works. And — even after trying incredibly hard, ...
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Is the market over-valued?
There are thousands of opinions on this. Most fall under two camps: bullish or bearish. Some of the more famous bears, like Robert Schiller, with ...
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Best of CoBiz: Five ways to avoid blowing up your new job
The time from final interviews, negotiations and offer until the end of the first 90 - 120 days of the new job are times that are fraught ...
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Shoot for the moon
Ask yourself, “What are you passionate about?” Make sure that your goals/targets are in line with your passions. Write it all down. ...
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Executive wheels: The wow! factor meets tech overload
Of all the cars I review, BMW ranks among the leaders in the “Wow!” factor. The reasons: First, BMW has a great reputation, ...
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Best of CoBiz: High-performance selling
A sales secret - the best way to control fear of sales. The best way to minimize fear of selling is to create a belief ...
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One thing every manager must do
Without asking and answering, “How will the employee or team know they are successful?” managers are unable to define job success. Absent this ...
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Leading by lying
Want to get your people on board to implement a new process or product? Present it so the staff believes that success is only a ...
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Lida, I've seen the Rockies outfit! Classic example. Thanks for your thoughtful response.
By Shawna Simcik on 2013 05 22
AJ, you are right too! How you approach others in the office to find out more information is so important. Don't cross the line to creepy or desperate but a nice level of persistence and tenacity will go a long way! Also, it demonstrates that you are really interested in the company, culture and position; that is, if you take the time to do your research. “Oh, you also talked to Bob to learn more about expectations and the role.” “No one else took the time to do that” . . . this extra effort could possibly put your name to the top of the pile. It also helps you craft your answers more effectively to really hit home how you would be a great fit within their company, culture and can immediately help them solve problems they are facing.
Thanks for the comment!
By Shawna Simcik on 2013 05 22
D Louis - Jeff is right! You can obtain more information about the interviewer or hiring manager by exploring LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media sites. Additionally, if you have champions within the organization, ask them for 10-15 minutes to chat. Ask about the interviewer’s personality and "hot buttons" - what are they looking for and what will get you removed immediately.
Thanks for the question and comments!
By Shawna Simcik on 2013 05 22
D. Louis,
To get more information on the interviewer, try using LinkedIn and look up the interviewer's name.
By Jeff Cann on 2013 05 22
I agree with everything except the getting more information on the interviewer. The only way to do that would be to call other people in the office and to me, that borders on the creepy/desperate. Paying close attention to how the interview begins and the questions they ask will give you enough information to adjust your style. Then asking the interviewer about their leadership and communication styles is a great way to determine your fit for the organization.
By AJ on 2013 05 22
Trina, thanks for the comment, I think you've got it right. Bill, I bet you got to hear some interesting stories. Side question: Do you think names like "Easy Green" were given to be psychologically "easier" sounding routes?
By David Sneed on 2013 05 22
Great article, Shawna. While it might feel like we tell interviewers these same (practical) bits of advice ad nauseum, it's amazing how often a candidate will ask the interviewer "So, what does your company do..?" and dress like they're headed to a Rockies game as soon as the interview is over.
Thanks for providing the information in such a concise and entertaining way!
By Lida Citroen on 2013 05 22
How do you get more information on the interviewer?
By D Louis on 2013 05 22
Honora, I appreciate your feedback! As executives, and even marketers, it's easy to put priorities in other places. But "story" works best when the people telling it understand and believe in it.
By Carla Johnson on 2013 05 21
Great article Carla! Storytelling is a powerful employee and customer engagement tool. This reminded me that we need to ensure all of our employees are great storytellers! Thank you!
By Honora Roberts on 2013 05 21
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