Why “Overqualified” Candidates Make the Best Hires
Recently I’ve heard from several colleagues that they’re being turned down for jobs because they are just too qualified. Qualifications mean experience, so what’s wrong with having a lot of experience? I worry that the term “overqualified” frequently prevents companies from looking at talented candidates because they don’t fit the mold of previous hires, or […]
2017 Is The Year Of The Job Seeker
The New Year represents different things to different people. The New Year brings with it the historical tradition of making a New Years Resolution. It’s a time to reflect back on the closing year, and look to the future with newfound energy and motivation to make it the best year yet. For some, this means […]
How To Make Every Hire Irreplaceable
You know that feeling when you finish talking to a candidate and you can’t get their offer out fast enough? Chances are, you’ll behave something like this: You’ll ask an employee to take the candidate for coffee, then quickly put together an offer so you can seal the deal before the individual leaves the building. […]