Pigeonholing At Work Blinding Managers To In-House Talent
It’s easy to pigeonhole people. We do it without knowing it. Thus, pigeonholing at work easily blinds managers to talent in their... Read More
Asking Better Questions Of Job Applicants To Make Them Think
Posted on22 Jul 2019
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Asking better questions of job applicants makes hiring better. Yet, most interviews still run without any agenda, planning or pre-work. People wing... Read More
Importance Of Internal Networks In Business To Succeed At Work
Most know of the importance of internal networks in business. Their focus though is on such tangibles as networking bosses for raises... Read More
Why Telling The Truth On Personality Tests Isn’t Necessary For A Job
Posted on30 Jul 2018
TagsHarvard Business Review, objective personality tests, truth, hiring, employment, job seeking, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
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When applying for a job, telling the truth on personality tests isn’t necessary. Even though employers will say, “There are no right... Read More
Influencing Others By Talking Like They Talk To Seem Like Them
It’s simple. People like people who are like them. Yes, exceptions exist. They’re few though, very few. As a result, influencing others... Read More
What Can Dogs Teach Us About Developing Talent
Animals can teach us about ourselves. So, what can dogs teach us about developing talent? An article in Sierra called “Conservation Dogs... Read More
Hiring A Good Salesperson Based On Results Is A Crapshoot
When hiring a good salesperson, is it better to base it on cultural fit or on past performance? A colleague posted this... Read More
Least Effective Way of Selecting and Hiring New Employees
Many companies rely on interviews and reference checks in selecting and hiring new employees. Of the common practices, this is the least... Read More
Powerful Introverts and Extroverts and Their Effect on People
How can we tell if we are in the presence of powerful introverts and extroverts? Moreover, what can we expect from them... Read More
Personality Tests Fairy Dust in Hiring
Posted on18 Dec 2014
Tagsobjective personality tests, Performance, placebo, The Economist, The New Yorker, hiring, OkCupid, Christian Rudder
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When we set realistic goals for employees, we improve their performance. When we believe in them, it improves too. Personality tests convince... Read More
