A Chicago-area human resources manager asked a former student of mine to allow at least five hours for her battery of interviews next week. So, I thought of that pending ordeal as I read about a refreshingly opposite approach in today’s Corner Office column in the New York Times. Describing herself as “queen of the seven-minute…… Continue reading 7-Minute Interview Determines Skill, Will and Fit
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Smart Athletes Get Attention of This CEO
Kevin O’Connor A friend currently is attending a 2-week pharmaceutical sales training program where he’s surrounded by former athletes. During the interview process, he was asked questions about his participation in sports in high school and college. He now knows this particular company places a premium on people who know how to compete. Two executive…… Continue reading Smart Athletes Get Attention of This CEO
3 Rules of Success: Comptence, Confidence, Caring
William D. Green Must reading: William D. Green’s Corner Office interview in today’s New York Times. Green, chairman and chief executive of giant consulting firm Accenture, candidly mentions his initial education struggles and how he turned his raw talent into success. He reduced 68 rules shared with new Accenture managers to three that really matter: …… Continue reading 3 Rules of Success: Comptence, Confidence, Caring