

The power of WHY - refining requirements to find true needs
There are many great candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences that are great for your job. The trick is to include them....
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 274 min read


The shared secret of great candidate interviews and buying cars – test drive
What do you do if you’re not sure if your candidate interview questions are excellent or just ‘lemons’? Test drive!
Melissa Dobbins
Jul 314 min read


Beyond the Tech - Techniques for testing vendor alignment
When selecting the right technologies for your hiring process, there are two main components to consider: the technology and the vendor....
Melissa Dobbins
Jul 166 min read


How to measure for future potential when hiring
Future potential. How often have you been asked to search for it and prize it in future employees? How often has it made it into mantras...
Melissa Dobbins
Jul 18 min read


When it comes to salary, there's no such thing as 'getting a deal'
“This candidate is great and is only asking for 70% of what everyone else on the team makes – what a deal!” “If I promote that person...
Melissa Dobbins
Jun 105 min read


Using career paths as a great equalizer
“I don’t care what color you are or your gender or age. I just care that you are the right person for the job.” When it comes to hiring...
Melissa Dobbins
May 286 min read




