“If this job is the right fit for you, is Islamabad a place you’d relocate the family to?” Some of you laughed. I’m not laughing. I’m a recruiter trying to determine if a great candidate will actually move where I need them to move before I destroy 20 hours of organizational time via the interview dog and pony show. So, …
Determining Work “Fit”—Is It A God Complex?
Glory BE! The concept of “fit” is an awesome thing. The word “fit” can be used in so many ways: (Adjective) Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose. Example: That new drug is fit for FDA standards. (Verb) Be of the right shape and size for. Example: That dress still fits me! (Noun) The particular …
Finding “Fit” in Your Life
My friend, Jason Seiden, is a good man. He recently said, “In 2016, I’m finding that if something in my life doesn’t fit a little bit, it doesn’t fit at all.” In 2016, I’m finding that if something in my life doesn’t fit a little bit, it doesn’t fit at all. — Jason (@Seiden) June 10, 2016 His words stopped …
VIDEO: No Scrubs with Douglas Dean – The Awesome Responsibility of Determining Candidate Fit
In the video above, Dawn Burke follows up with Chief HR Officer at Children’s of Alabama, Douglas Dean, and together they pick apart the the topic of her latest post here, which talks about the “God Complex” some of us in the HR and Talent space can develop when it comes to determining candidate fit in a specific role. Check out the video above to …
Like Water for Culture…
Think this through… You’re hunting down the perfect hire. You’ve outlined the specs for the job. You’ve combed through all the job boards and check the passive (aggressive) candidates on LinkedIn. You’ve identified two strong candidates and you bring them in for the interview. They both do well. You stack up their resumes and they both look pretty similar on paper. …