Career Advice
Practical tips from 15+ years in recruitment
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Employer Advice
How to Conduct a Phone Screen That Actually Works
Phone screens are supposed to save time by filtering out unsuitable candidates before in-person interviews. In practice, many are so poorly conducted they add work without adding value. Here’s how...
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Employer Advice
The Questions You Should Be Asking in Interviews (But Probably Aren’t)
Most interview questions are predictable. Candidates have practiced answers. You end up learning how well they prepared rather than whether they can do the job. Here are questions that actually...
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Employer Advice
Stop Hiring People Who Interview Well
Here’s an uncomfortable truth: the best interviewees often make mediocre employees, and the best employees often interview poorly. If your hiring process rewards polished interview performance above all else, you’re...
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Red Flags You’re Missing in Candidate Interviews
You’re in an interview. The candidate is polished, prepared, and saying all the right things. But something feels slightly off. Trust that instinct—and know what specific red flags to look...
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Remote Hiring: How to Evaluate Candidates You’ve Never Met in Person
Hiring someone you’ve never met in person feels risky. Without the cues of in-person interaction, how can you evaluate effectively? The good news: remote hiring can be just as effective...
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