By Kevin Roth “She only got 7 out of 10 questions right on the quiz so we’re going to have to pass on her.” - What results are you looking for? “This test covers everything she would be doing i...

By Josh Millet As all of us will know, labor markets and workforces have witnessed significant transformation in recent years. Despite all the displacement and financial stress caused by the Covid...

By Kevin Roth “Why are you looking to leave your current company” - I don’t want to say anything negative. It has been a good experience overall, but I’m hoping to find a better environment. “Y...

By Kevin Roth “If she’s not willing to come on-site for the first interview, she’s probably not serious about making a move. We’ll pass.” Hiring managers, let’s be better than this! The average...

By Mark Murphy What’s the most common interview question asked by the hiring managers at your company? If your organization is like most, it’s “Tell me about yourself.” Yet, notwithstanding its ubiqu...

By Kevin Roth Your interview process should not be designed like a 90s video game, in which candidates have to fight their way up to eventually meet the “final boss”. Following an HR or recruiter...

By Kat Jackman As any HRD should realize, seeing staff return to the workplace after the birth of a child comes with many positives and negatives. Often there is a renewed sense of vigor by return...

By Kevin Roth “She’s ready to accept an offer, but she can’t start for 6 weeks due to some personal matters she has to take care of.” - We can’t wait that long. We’ll have to look for someone else...

By Furey & Kevin Roth Finding the right accounting and finance talent can seem daunting, especially for startups. Add to that fast growth, rapidly shifting responsibilities, and the need for spec...

By Kevin Roth “We keep losing candidates to other opportunities. It should not be this difficult to hire someone entry level.” - What’s your interview process for this role? “5 steps: phone cal...