EP53: 4 Steps You Must Follow to Avoid the Disastrous Drama Generating New Hire: Choose

DTD Episode 53 Show Notes

4 Steps You Must Follow to Avoid the Disastrous Drama Generating New Hire: Choose 

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  • choosePlan for the Interview
  • Sourcing
  • Sifting
  • Choose

Make an Objective Decision

  • Use the Totality of Information Collected
  • Look Back through Your Notes
  • Seek Out Contrary Evidence
  • Make Sure You Can Articulate the Why of Your Decision
  • Avoid the Common Pitfalls that create a Subjective Decision

Avoid these Barriers to an Objective Decision

  • First Impressions – Halo and Horn
  • Stereotyping
  • Contrast Effect

Focusing on the Small Picture

Listen to the Plan for the Interview 1-4 in the series

Listen to the Plan for the Interview 2-4 in the series

Listen to the Plan for the Interview 3-4 in the series

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EP50: 4 Steps You Must Follow to Avoid the Disastrous Drama Generating New Hire: Plan

DTD Episode 50 Show Notes

4 Steps You Must Follow to Avoid the Disastrous Drama Generating New Hire: Plan 

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  • planPlan for the Interview
  • Sourcing
  • Sifting
  • Choose

Plan:

Determine Required Skills

Mandatory Skills – Required by State or Federal Regulations

Require Special Schooling or Training

Can not be easily taught on the job

Separate Nice to Haves and Must Haves – Some things you can not teach

You Can’t Teach:

  • Passion for your Mission
  • Heart for Great Service
  • Team Player
  • Loyalty
  • Attention to Detail

Determine Desired Behaviors/Performance Skills

Keep in mind that these may be harder to train than skills!

Examples include: Customer Oriented, Takes initiative, Creative

Behavioral Based Interviewing: Based on the assumption that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior.

It’s Like a Crystal Ball

Behavioral Based Interviewing Questions:

  • What was the situation?
  • What did you do?
  • What was the outcome?
  • Clarify the specific role

–      Initiate?
–      Participate?
–      Follow Directions?

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