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TOXIC EMPLOYEES ~ HOW TO AVOID HIRING THEM

They say that one bad apple can spoil the bunch…. Now research proves it. They are often the reason good employees leave. They are also costly. In a recent study conducted on nearly 60,000 workers across  …
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INTERVIEW BIAS ~ WHAT IS IT AND CAN YOU AVOID IT?

“Interview bias refers to the human error of holding preconceived judgment about your interviewee, consciously or unconsciously, that clouds your evaluation of the candidate, negatively or positively, making the interview less objective and, hence, not  …
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TURNINGPOINT EXECUTIVE SEARCH TURNS HIRING ON ITS HEAD!

At this week’s HR Cafe event, TurningPoint’s Founder & CEO, Ken Schmitt, turned hiring on its head sharing innovative ways to recruit top talent! Bringing together both Hiring Managers and Human Resources professionals, Ken discussed  …
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NEGATIVE REVERSE & REVERSE INTERVIEWING: HIRING TRENDS

Does conducting an interview fill you with dread? Or do you relish the back and forth exchange, upping your game with each subsequent question so that you can weed out the B-players? To say a  …
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2019 GRADUATES ~ HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING NOW!

It wasn’t that long ago you were arriving on your college campus, equal parts nervous and excited.  You couldn’t wait to enjoy your first taste of freedom and march one step closer to the “real  …
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LAUNCHING YOUR JOB SEARCH WITHOUT GETTING CAUGHT ~ DO’S AND DON’TS

Launching your job search while employed has some definite advantages. Without a time crunch, you are not at the mercy of job boards or networking opportunities. Additionally, you can catch up with professional connections without  …
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Reference Check or Gut Check?

When you know, you know, right? Maybe that’s true when taking the next big step in your relationship, but it’s not the stance you should take when hiring. Recruiting the right people is much more  …
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LIAR! LIAR! YOUR CANDIDATE’S RESUME IS ON FIRE!

Parents of aspiring college students aren’t the only ones weaving tales of academic achievement, award-winning experiences, and outstanding accomplishments. Job Seekers are guilty of embellishing their resumes just as often. Employers tend to treat resumes  …
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EXECUTIVE RECRUITERS: LUXURY OR NECESSITY?

Do you think partnering with a retained executive recruiter is unnecessary and a luxury your organization can’t justify? You’re wrong. You can’t afford to not hire one. Here’s why…

NETWORKING ~ MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION

Networking… What is it good for? A lot, actually. Whether you’re looking for a new opportunity or simply trying to meet like-minded individuals in your field, expanding your network is a great way to set  …
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