Listen "007: Hiring Top Talent: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly with Glen Witwer, Paul Johnston, and John Fisher"
Episode Synopsis
Hiring top talent to fill your some of your most important roles comes with all sorts of challenges. In this Jam Session panel episode, I talk with seasoned sales leaders Glen Witwer, Paul Johnston, and John Fisher about the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of hiring top talent.Key Takeaways:Focusing on behavioral questions helps you to understand the "why" and "fit"The value of making the interviewee comfortable vs. intimidating themWhat to look for in resumesRemember, the interview process is a two-way street. Top candidates will and should interview the hiring manager as well As a hiring manager, how you represent yourself as an interviewer is a reflection on you as well as the organizationThe advantages of involving your employees to help you interviewDoes a brag book still offer value?Avoid the temptation or caving into the pressure of settling by hiring a warm bodyMove beyond references by using your network and social media to research candidatesSometimes, you just need to listen to what your gut is telling you!
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