Interviewing a skilled trade candidate presents a unique set of challenges. Skilled trade workers need to display a high level of aptitude in their area of expertise, and they must have the ability to work well with others as many trades require teamwork. As the employer, you are looking for a person who has the…
As the unemployment rate continues to drop throughout 2017, most hiring managers will admit it is increasingly difficult to find the right person for a job. It is a nice thought that a top-talent employee will magically appear with little to no effort. But as Laszlo Bock, the former SVP of People Operations at Google…
Hiring employees requires lots of effort. There are job descriptions to post, resumes to sort through, and hours of interviews. It is tempting, and it may even seem necessary, to take a few shortcuts. However, the background check should NOT be one of the items on the chopping block. Yes, they take time. Yes, they…