How to answer pandemic-related interview questions Whatever word you use to describe the last 27 months, I believe we can all agree it’s been messy. Jobs, families, travel, friends, well-being – everything has been affected and no single human has been immune (from its affects, that is). The pandemic has wreaked havoc on our careers…
Strengths and Weaknesses This week we’re kicking off our Tough Interview Questions Series! Over the next few episodes we’ll address some of the most common (and tricky) interview questions you may encounter, starting with “What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?” File these tips away for future reference so that next time you’re in an…
When is it ok to talk about salary and benefits? We’ve all been coached that the interview is NOT about you–it’s about making sure your future employer believes you are the answer to all of their problems, right? Yes, but there ARE ways to inquire about salary, benefits, work schedule and other details during the…
This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. If you’ve tried hiring talent in the last few months, you’ve probably been surprised at the dearth of applicants, even for marketing roles, which usually have a very big talent pool.…
I’ve fielded not less than a dozen calls from clients, recruiters and investors in the past month. All with a common question – What is going on with the market? All are dealing with competing offers, ghosting and outrageous salary demands from candidates. We came out of the blocks on January 5 with a higher…
Best to apply the brain filter prior to opening your mouth…. It’s summertime! Feeling like I’ll take a lighthearted theme this month. One of the coolest things about my job is that I get a firsthand recall of the best—and the worst—things that candidates do during the interview process. If you recognize your antic here…
This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. I specialize in helping founders, entrepreneurs and small business owners find, attract and hire the talented professionals they need to be competitive in their respective markets. The types of positions my…
Your character and your reputation The current job market is absolutely tilted in favor of the job seeker. Especially in Colorado, where the unemployment rate is barely measurable, most early and mid-career candidates can name their price and perks. This phenomenon also leads to some bad behavior that during the recession (you remember the recession,…
Sometimes you just gotta wonder… It’s summertime! Feeling like I’ll take a lighthearted theme this month. One of the coolest things about my job is that I get a firsthand recall of the best—and the worst—things that candidates do during the interview process. The following are actual occurrences—I’m fairly certain that the individuals who are…
When you’re a startup and don’t have a budget Hiring top talent and the experienced professionals you need when you are a small company is hard. It’s also hard to really stand out in this candidate-driven market when you don’t have a big recruiting budget. Let’s face it – you can’t foot the bill for…