“Hiring Managers Speak Out: 9 Things That Seal the Deal”

“When I hire, I hire for ‘right fit,’ which doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with experience or training. A ‘right fit’ candidate is someone who is aligned philosophically with the company, has a passion for the products or industry, and believes that the kind of work that they do is their mission, not just their livelihood. For example… read more >>

“AIG Outrage Fuels Concern Over Gottschalks Bonuses”

“In a blog post over the weekend for about.com, management and operations consultant Barbara Farfan reminded readers that AIG executives are essentially taking a page from executives in the retail industry… read more >>

“How Can I Make a Difference With My Performance Reviews?”

You may not be in a position to change the company’s performance review process. Why not create your own? “Either start from scratch or customize a standardized form. To be effective, a performance review needs to cover specific aspects of a specific position,” says Barbara Farfan… read more >>

“The Best Job Interview Questions”

There is one must-ask interview question that I use and recommend to clients: “What is important to you?” Give no clarification, qualification or explanation. Just ask the question. If the answer is… read more >>