Zero defect hiring : a quick guide to the most important decisions managers have to make /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dinteman, Walter Anthony, 1945-
Corporate Author: NetLibrary, Inc
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2003]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Before you start hiring, have a plan
  • Paint a picture of the perfect hire
  • Write a motivating ad
  • Read, but don't rely on resumes
  • Always create a pool of candidates
  • Use recruiters to raise the quality of the hiring process
  • Differentiate talent and ability from skill and experience
  • Interview on behavior and experiences, not on hypotheses
  • Conduct a structured interview
  • Follow legal and ethical guidelines in hiring
  • Sell the company to the candidate
  • Red flags in the process cannot be ignored
  • Increase your knowledge of the candidate through tests, trials, and projects
  • Always check references
  • Share decisions on hiring
  • Act with a sense of urgency
  • Negotiate terms and make an offer.