Listen "Should You Hire Someone with a Black Mark on Their Record"
Episode Synopsis
"It's not about what you did yesterday. It's about what you've learned and the skills you bring to tomorrow." Notable Moments 00:01:28 – Story of a candidate held back by a past mistake. 00:02:31 – Why second chances matter in hiring. 00:05:21 – Asking about black marks during interviews. 00:09:21 – Concerns managers have about hiring someone with a record. 00:13:55 – Handling internal team perceptions after a promotion. 00:15:59 – Overcoming past mistakes and moving forward. Everyone makes mistakes, so should a past "black mark" keep someone from being hired or promoted? Second chances can lead to your strongest hires. In this episode, Tim Dyck and Jody Maberry discuss hiring candidates who have past mistakes or "black marks" on their record. They explore why it's crucial to look beyond past errors, how to assess whether someone has truly learned from those experiences, and strategies for addressing concerns within a team when hiring or promoting someone with a complicated history. The conversation emphasizes resilience, accountability, and growth as key factors that often turn past missteps into future strengths. Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions Email: [email protected]
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