BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE CHECKS

BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE CHECKS
HIRING MANAGERS
Larger companies make offers of employment contingent on background and reference checks.
Background checks are generally handled through H.R. and performed by outside agencies.
References can be checked through a number of sources including internal recruiters, staffing agencies and background check firms.
For contract employees, the staffing agency is usually responsible for checking references. You [...]

DISCRIMINATION AND CONTROVERSIAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

DISCRIMINATION AND CONTROVERSIAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
HIRING MANAGERS
  
As we move into Labor Day weekend, it’s a great opportunity to acknowledge diversity in the workforce.
  
Federal laws prohibit discriminatory practices in employment including hiring, firing, compensation, job advertisements and recruiting, testing, training and other conditions of employment.
 
Have you discounted qualified candidates due to a personal bias?
 
JOB SEEKERS
  
At some point [...]

EGADS! THINGS PEOPLE SAY DURING INTERVIEWS

EGADS! THINGS PEOPLE SAY DURING INTERVIEWS
HIRING MANAGERS
Here are some red flags to listen for during an applicant’s interview:
 
The candidate says:
 
“I didn’t see eye to eye with my boss.”
“Why not? What happens if I want things done my way?”
 
“My boss was difficult.”
“If you believe your last work environment was difficult, what about ours?”
 
“I had too much [...]

THE IN-PERSON INTERVIEW- PART II

THE IN-PERSON INTERVIEW- PART II
HIRING MANAGERS
Begin in a friendly way. Candidates are nervous when they are meeting with you. Start with small talk to diffuse tension. 
 
Find out what the candidate knows about your firm:

Did the applicant take time to study your company’s Web site?
Does the candidate understand your core business?   
Do you Google well?  Did the candidate Google [...]