Unsolicited Call from a Recruiter? Why You Should Pick Up the Phone

You’re not looking for a new job, but you get an unsolicited call from a recruiter with a potential job opportunity. Should you a) hang up, b) put them on mute while you work away pretending to listen, or c) ask for more details and truly listen. The answer is ‘C’, and here’s why: Even […]

The Pros and Cons of Personality Tests in Hiring

Personality testing has been a popular tool with recruiters for years. Those who like them say they can be used to better assess a candidate’s cognitive skills and ability to ‘fit’ with the company culture. Those who disapprove say personality tests are far from infallible and may also impinge on an individual’s privacy. So what […]