Monthly Archives: February 2003

Hiring Tip #2: Ask about what’s important

Posted on February 28, 2003 by johanna

Ok, so you’re all nodding your heads saying, “JR, why wouldn’t I ask about what’s important? Do you think I’m an idiot?” No. You are absolutely not an idiot. You may not remember to ask about everything that *is* important. … Continue reading →

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Hiring Tip #1: Create Auditions

Posted on February 27, 2003 by johanna

Auditions are an interviewing technique that lets you watch the candidate in action. Actors audition for parts, why shouldn’t technical people audition for their work?Here’s how to develop an audition: Define the behaviors you want to see in an audition. … Continue reading →

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Resume Tip #1: Quantify your value to the company

Posted on February 26, 2003 by johanna

If you’re looking for a job, make sure you describe the benefits of your work to potential employees. Especially if you’ve been performing staff work such as QA or process improvement, try to quantify the benefits of your work. Here … Continue reading →

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