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Are you on a blind date or going for an interview?
Business, Tom Sorensen, Published on 08/09/2023
» Blind dates are sometimes good, usually bad, and always weird at the beginning. So are many interviews between a candidate and a hiring company.
Why headhunters don't answer your emails or calls
Tom Sorensen, Published on 28/11/2019
» “Once upon a time” is the phrase that begins fairy tales and fabulous stories set in some unspecified moment in the past. Except the story you are about to read. There is nothing “fairy” or “fabulous” about this real life experience of mine.
Why headhunters don't answer your emails or calls
Tom Sorensen, Published on 19/11/2019
» "Once upon a time" is the phrase that begins fairy tales and fabulous stories set in some unspecified moment in the past. Except the story you are about to read. There is nothing "fairy" or "fabulous" about this real life experience of mine.
Too many employers treat candidates like dirt
Tom Sorensen, Published on 29/10/2019
» Bad hiring practises ruin your company's image and brand. Full stop! Why do top executives let this happen? Why does this improper behaviour by hiring organisations and managers continue to be a subject in my articles?
Attention all job-seekers: Give your resume a makeover for 2019
Tom Sorensen, Published on 11/03/2019
» Here's the thing you must keep in mind when writing your resume, also known as your personal marketing pitch.
Why a top candidate rejected a job offer
Tom Sorensen, Published on 11/02/2019
» Here you are, this is for you: Recruiters, HR professionals and hiring managers. You will get lots of learning points in this unbelievable real-life story of why a candidate declined a job offer from a famous brand name in the industry.
A recruiter’s nightmare: new hires who walk away from already accepted offers
Tom Sorensen, Published on 15/01/2019
» So true, there is nothing as frustrating as getting that call from a candidate who recently signed your offer letter and employment contract.
Look good, be good: Dress to impress at the job interview
Tom Sorensen, Published on 19/11/2018
» You must have heard the saying that a first impression can make or break a business opportunity or relationship. That includes anything from meeting customers, pitching your business to new clients, to dating for a romantic partner, and of course very much to job interviewing.
Dealing with an interviewer who won’t shut up
Tom Sorensen, Published on 05/11/2018
» You are really in big trouble if you come across a job interviewer who just keeps talking.
Detecting winners ahead of the race: 6 key competencies to assess when interviewing candidates
Tom Sorensen, Published on 08/10/2018
» In every interview of candidates and applicants for a management or supervisory position, you should evaluate those candidates on six leadership characteristics. Overall, each candidate is rated, on a scale of one to five, on each characteristic.