The art of hiring or being hired!

The art of hiring or being hired!

Maria M. Maria M.

Maria M.

(Network +11,329k) TEAM Concepts, Regional Marketing Dir., Pres. Westchester Dade Chamber, GMSHRM, VP Marketing 2018*

发布日期: 2016年1月15日
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Sixteen years in the human resource - staffing business, and I realize that the more that things change, the more they stay the same.   People are emotionally predictable, and that will never change.   As a staffing executive, or a human resource director or business owner for that matter, the concept is the same.  Whether you are trying to fill the job, get a person in the seat, or make a sound choice to add a team member, the process of the interview and is a key denominator.   Watching out for what is said between the lines will help you determine if this is a path paved with success, or a dead end at the end of an intersection that will lead to a fall off.

There are points that are not negotiable as far as I am concerned. Being on time, being prepared and honest.  The moment when you are in front of a complete stranger, and they are reviewing your work history is tough even for a successful individual.  In order for the determination to come in with you having been picked to be on a team will have many variables, and the process  can take sometime.  Making it stressful, and making even a successful person, doubt themselves.   If you are lucky, you will find a person behind the desk that is really interested in the process of actively making that great hire.  They will want to know the you that is waiting to be the next rising star.

From the perspective of the job seeker,  I would say be very proactive in the search for information on the company, the culture and the person that will be doing your interview.  Be prepared to ask questions. This is as much your opportunity to interview the firm, as it is theirs to interview you.  Don't divulge beliefs or information that in not relevant to the position.  If you like to go off on the weekends and zip line through the Amazon, keep it to yourself unless the position is for the "Zip Line Tech" pushing people off the cliff. 

Control the urge to answer the phone or text thinking it is that all important call from the interview you just left.  Don’t carry your phone with you, or at least silence the phone.

 Answer questions only after you have thought about why you are being asked the question.  Example, and something that I use as training in preparation for an interview is the following question, "What is your greatest strength and your greatest weakness?"  From the client’s perspective no matter how well you have done in an interview if you say; I am working on the challenge of getting to work on time; this certainly might imply that you are not a responsible person, no consideration for your team members.   Imagine hearing from the candidate, I figure things out on my own, I don't like to ask questions of my boss, when in doubt; I just use my head and go with the flow!  Imagine the interviewer thinking hmm, not sure about this person's ability to deal with authority figures, or use common sense in making sound decisions.   Other items that will dictate just how successful you are could include attire, body language, and your general knowledge of the business opportunity with the new company.  

Years ago work history gaps were a line item that would keep you from being picked for a position, but with the economic global market that is not always the only indicator.   Progression at a company, the overall cultural fitness of that person to join and be a part of a company is essential. There is also energy level at an interview which is not always a good way to forecast success.  There are some candidates that wow you because they are great at interviewing, but once the thrill of the offer is gone, they just fizzle out.  There is no greater example of someone that is right for the job, then the passion they show each day for what they do.  They are eager to help do whatever it takes.  You will never hear them say, that's not my job. 

We spend 80% of our time with our work family, and just like a regular family there can be disagreements, but never disrespect of co-workers, or management, or your employees.  Once all is said and done, you may still have someone that doesn't work out, but the ground work has been laid out to enjoy more good hires than not!

Frank Irizarry

Community Engagement/Non-Profit Development/Educator. President, The Irizarry Group

9 年

Hi Maria: I will send you a message.

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Michael A. Pino

President Emerald Executive Search

9 年

Excellent!

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Maria M.

(Network +11,329k) TEAM Concepts, Regional Marketing Dir., Pres. Westchester Dade Chamber, GMSHRM, VP Marketing 2018*

9 年

Thank you for reading my post!

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