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The Demise of Key Government Executives – What’s the Real Reason?

December 11, 2018

This is a Podcast – Duration 6 minutes 30

An article in this morning’s ODT made my blood boil. Headlined, ‘Govt Quiet on Chief Executives’, asks the question as to why the Government has not given us an explanation, or a reason why these two highly ranked employees are no longer employed? Was it simply a bad hire and those responsible don’t want to take the blame?

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Why the DISC Assessment Should NOT Be Used in the Hiring Process

November 26, 2018

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I’ve written many articles on the dangers of using the DISC profile for hiring. Here’s another brief article on the same subject from our team at Prevue HQ in Vancouver. Read and download here…

Why the DISC Assessment Should NOT Be Used in the Hiring Process

Three Common Hiring Traps – And How to Avoid Them

October 2, 2018

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I have spent the last 20 years studying what science tells us is the best way to hire (or the
things we should not do). This has been supported with practical ‘real life’ experience
working with hundreds of clients. I have witnessed three common traps that surface time
and time again. Here they are:

Not all Successful Sales People Come from the Same Mould

September 13, 2018

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This is a Podcast – 6 Minutes

Most sales candidates are very good at selling themselves at the interview, but the big question is, will they be good at selling your products or services when they are on the job?

Some Sales Managers falsely believe all successful salespeople come with a similar set of personality traits. While this may be true of some traits, years of scientific studies paint another picture.

Many of you would have heard of the common Continue reading →

How to Identifying Sales Hunters

August 14, 2018

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Building a potent sales team is a challenge for any company; however, accruing passionate individuals with a great deal of potential is the key to success. As such, employers are always on the lookout for candidates that fit this description.

If you hire salespeople, this article from our PrevueHR team is a must read. DOWNLOAD HERE

9 Compelling Reasons to Use Assessments to Avoid Bad Hires

July 19, 2018

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What are employee assessments?

Assessments are a survey of scientifically constructed questions that when answered by a candidate explain that individual’s personality, attitudes and problem-solving abilities. The candidate’s innate capabilities.

When you read a CV, the best it will tell you is the candidate’s education level, their past employment and their judgement on what they do best. The trouble with this information is that is not an accurate prediction of future success in your job role.

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How to Use Benchmarks to Avoid Hiring a Horror Story

May 26, 2018

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This is a Podcast – 10 Minutes in Duration

Many managers hire candidates who are not an ideal fit; they want to meet their objectives of filling vacant positions with the best candidates they can find – usually the best of a bad bunch. It would be unrealistic to wait until the perfect fit was found. However, care needs to be taken not to make an accommodation that violates one of the jobs critical behavioural attributes – enter the power Continue reading →

How to Hire and Manage Millennials

May 9, 2018

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This is a Podcast – 18 minutes. Sorry, no show transcript this week.

I am always on the lookout for interesting info and tips to help you in your hiring process.

Last week I read an interesting article from Dr Daniel Lake – Director of LeadCoachRelease. So rather than my dulcite tones, I have invited Dan on this podcast to speak as a subject expert about Millennials in the workforce.

Dan recently returned to New Zealand after Continue reading →

Three Great Interview Questions

April 12, 2018

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This is a Podcast – 6.30 Minutes

I was addressing the Auckland Rotary Club when it came to the Q&A a member asked if I could ask just one interview question, what would that be? I quickly replied that I hope I am never in that position.

However, I must say, this question did give me cause for some fast thinking on my feet. Before I give you my answer, I would like to address job interview questions in general. Continue reading →