Even in the startup world, where a talent gap means tech employees are in high demand, a solid resume is no guarantee of employment. Why? Because personality, cultural fit, and first impressions matter. The interview is your first and possibly only opportunity to stand out. It’s your chance to show an employer all the virtues that differentiate you.
Source: What I Look for in Candidates Interviewing at My Startup
“There’s an enormous amount of research suggesting that emotional intelligence (EQ) is critical to your performance at work. TalentSmart has tested the EQ of more than a million people and found that it explains 58% of success in all types of jobs. . But there’s a catch….” Dr. Travis Bradberry Read More→
This is interesting although discouraging data, but likely not surprising to many. What has been your experience been like?
I’d love to hear about exceptions to this, and, the reasons you think they have occurred.
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Josh Linkner, who is one of my favorite authors has done it again. Here’s a great blog post that every leader should read and think about.
What are you ready to unlearn?
Learning and Unlearning – Josh Linkner – Speaker, Author, VC and Entrepreneur.
Don’t be blindsided by a “surprise” question. Read, think about and save these as a resource when preparing for future interviews.
The Strange, Difficult Questions CEOs Ask in Job Interviews | LinkedIn.
Here’s something from Forbes blogger Erika Andersen that says it well:
Eric Jackson, a fellow Forbes blogger I follow and find both funny and astute, wrote a really spot-on post last month about why top talent leaves large corporations. He offered ten reasons, all of which I agreed with – and all of which I’ve seen played out again and again, over the course of 25 years of coaching and consulting. The post was wildly popular – over 1.5 million views at this writing
Why Top Talent Leaves: Top 10 Reasons Boiled Down to 1 – Forbes.
