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Of all of the mistakes companies make in their hiring processes (startups in particular), there is one so fundamental that it boggles the mind. The mistake is...failing to interview the candidate at all. And it happens far more often than you’d think.
Let’s say you’re the CEO of a promising technol...
"Smart." "Results-oriented." "Team player." "Strong leadership skills." "Good communicator."
Sound familiar? You'll find these items on just about every company's competency list, across industries, functions and levels. We recommend you get rid of them—all of them.
"But, Jordan, we really need go...
A few years ago, I was helping the Chief Revenue Officer of a well-known tech giant interview candidates for a key People Ops leadership role. We each interviewed candidates for 45 minutes. When it came time to discuss the top candidate, he was shocked by how many data points I had gathered during m...
"What’s the most common mistake people make when interviewing candidates?”
It’s a question I have been asked countless times in my 15 years as an exec assessor (CEO/CXO interviewer). While there are far too many to choose from, there is one fundamental misconception about interviewing that I believ...
6-Figure Opportunities Hiding In Plain Sight
How much đź’° are you missing out on when you settle for good instead of great in a high-stakes role?
Let's take a look at a simple thought experiment where we compare what *most* companies do and what your company can do instead.
Let's say we're hiring a V...
In over 20 years of combined executive assessment work, we’ve had the privilege of walking through the full career histories of about ~500 CEOs and C-level executives.
The highest performers—the ones who consistently exceed expectations in each role—rarely take on the same job twice. They usually t...
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Many interviewers come across as judgmental without even realizing it. Anytime your judgment comes through to a candidate, they become more selective regarding what information they share with you. This compromises the quality and quantity of data you gather, which increases the probability of a h
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"What’s the most common mistake people make when interviewing candidates?”
It’s a question I have been asked countless times in my 15 years as an exec assessor (CEO/CXO interviewer). While there are far too many to choose from, there is one fundamental misconception about interviewing that I
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