I talk to clients everyday who tell me they are bad interviewers and want us to sit in on an interview, guide them through it, or just do it for them. I understand their frustration. If you think about it,...
Recruiting Articles
Limitations of Behavioral Assessments
A national recruiting site recently emailed out a marketing piece: 10 Great Jobs for Introverts. They listed jobs “that don’t involve dealing with people” such as Lab Technician, Data Entry Clerk, Accountant,...
Stop Losing Valuable Job Candidates!
Six things you may be doing that are costing you good applicants Searching for a new job can be exciting but it can also be exhausting. Making the application and selection process welcoming and straightforward is...
Sun Journal Business Breakfast Forum: The Millennial Hire
Sun Journal Business Breakfast Forum: The Millennial Hire Join Art Boulay, CEO of Strategic Talent Management, Thursday, Sept. 26, and give your business a millennial-friendly checkup to ensure you're attracting...
Introverts or Extroverts?
Introverts or Extroverts? Which One Makes the Best Employee? About 20 years ago, when I first began using assessments as a coach, I’m embarrassed to say that when my introverted client asked me, “is there anything...
Narrowing the Candidate Pool
Top Tips for Reviewing Résumés It’s not uncommon to get dozens, or even hundreds, of applicants in for a job opening. Sorting through stacks of résumés can be daunting but there are some basic things to look for...
5 Key Elements of Effective Onboarding
Effective onboarding involves much more than welcoming a new employee on their first day and showing them to their desk. A well-thought-out onboarding program begins with the interview process and continues...
Job Expectations Are More Important Than Job Descriptions
A key employee has just given notice. How do you assure you hire the very best replacement? Most of us would start by dusting off the old job description, giving it a quick update, and posting it on a job board....