To make sure an applicant has not left out a previous place of employment: 1. Have every applicant fill out an application blank. 2. Make sure to ask if there were any gaps in employment. 3. Do a Social Security record … [Read more...]
I Just Got Another Degree
May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I wonder why everyone complains about the cost of a higher education? I just got a Ph.D. from Harvard. It only cost $59.99 and no shipping. For an additional $59.99, I can also get a complete transcript to go with it (www.diplomasandmore). On a … [Read more...]
7 steps to easier and more effective hiring…
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Create a clear picture of what you need. (This is not a job description; it’s a detailed description of the mental and physical capacities, attitudes, personality traits, and skills the ideal jobholder would possess.) Develop better interview … [Read more...]
The First Line of Defense…
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
...is a good offense and a good offense against negligent hiring lawsuits your careful investigation of each employee’s background. For a thorough check: Contact all prior employers. (Even if you think all you’ll get is dates of … [Read more...]
Are references necessary?
June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Only if you want to make better hiring decisions. The more you know and the more sources you get your information from, the less you risk. Here is the formula we use when evaluating an applicant: 30% Past work … [Read more...]
10 ways to get references…
January 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Have applicants ask their references call you. Have applicants call their references and tell them it is okay to talk to you. Try, try, and try again. If the first person you call won’t talk to you, try someone else in the department or … [Read more...]
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