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Interviewing the Newton Way: A Guide to Interviewing Knowledge Workers

While hiring remains one of the most dynamic business processes in most companies, one variable remains constant; identifying the right people for professional-level jobs is difficult. A modern workforce strategy should look not only to increase its hiring throughput, but also look to increase retention and develop lower-skilled employees into higher-skilled and more valuable ones. A well-run interview process won’t just reduce the risk of a bad hire it can also reduce the complexity and number of hires needed in the future.

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When Interviewing, Provide Results with Context

Provide results with context.

The single biggest mistake people make when it comes to sharing their accomplishments is providing results without context. Saying that you grew revenue by 15 percent without noting the market conditions or goals doesn’t say much.

In other words, you haven’t answered the question, “So what?”

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Seven Tips for Negotiating Your Employment Package

Negotiating a job offer should be a non-confrontational, business-focused discussion for two parties to reach the same goal – a happy hire. However, our fear of rejection or potential conflict often gets in the way of rewarding, win-win conversations.

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You May Ask, Why Career Coaching?

You may ask, Why Career Coaching?

It’s a good question, and the answer is found in the heart of human nature.

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Reference checks ARE important

They can be the difference-maker in employment. When it comes to references, do sweat the small stuff.

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