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BL
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1042711
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b797081
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Mornell, Pierre.
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| Title & Author
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45 effective ways for hiring smart! : : how to predict winners and losers in the incredibly expensive people-reading game /\ by Pierre Mornell ; designed by Kit Hinrichs ; illustrations by Regan Dunnick.
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| Publication Statement
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Berkeley, CA :: Ten Speed Press,, ©1998
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ix, 226 pages :: illustrations ;; 26 cm
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| ISBN
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1580085148
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: 9781580085144
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| Notes
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Originally published: ©1998.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-218) and index.
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| Contents
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Acknowledgments -- Introduction: New system for hiring -- Chapter 1: Pre-Interview Strategies -- 1: Make phone contact with the candidate -- 2: Ask for a letter and resume -- 3: Give an assignment before the interview -- 4: Walk around the office when the candidate arrives -- 5: Read resumes in teams if possible -- 6: Cast the widest net possible -- 7: Use caution around any big changes -- 8: Rethink the position before the interview -- 9: Use pre-interview tips in combinations -- 10: Conduct a brief pre-interview interview -- Chapter 2: Strategies During The Interview -- 11: Trust your instincts-chemistry is crucial -- 12: Look for the passionate candidate -- 13: Ask all you questions at once -- 14: Have fun during the interview -- 15: Assign a mini-project to finalists -- 16: Seek closure by announcing the five-minute warning -- 17: Watch for inappropriate behavior -- 18: Identify strengths and weaknesses -- 19: Pick a subject where you are the expert -- 20: Take notes during the interview -- 21: Interview in teams for top candidates -- 22: Ask for a legal release -- 23: Throw a few curveballs at the end of the interview -- Chapter 3: Strategies After The Interview -- 24: Ask for a return call from the candidate -- 25: Assign a take-home project -- 26: Travel with finalists for executive positions -- 27: Meet the spouse or significant other -- 28: Put potential problems on the table -- 29: Use an intuitive person in the selection process -- 30: Consider what psychological tests have to offer -- 31: Experiment with handwriting analysis -- Chapter 4: Checking References -- 32: Ask the references to call you back -- 33: Network up the chain of command -- 34: Use the internet as a resources -- 35: Perform due diligence for all finalists -- 36: Ask the candidate, "what will I hear?" -- 37: Devise a phone reference checklist -- 38: Meet references for the finalists -- Chapter 5: Final Strategies -- 39: Invest in people, not ideas -- 40: Find someone you trust -- 41: Follow these three cardinal rules -- 42: Ask yourself these ten questions -- 43: Use yourself as a test case with experts -- 44: Suggest a trial run when possible -- 45: Design your won hiring system -- Conclusion -- Summary chart for hiring smart -- Nuts and bolts -- Ten-step interview -- Interview questions -- Word pictures and puzzles -- Ten curveballs -- Sample legal release forms -- Pre-employment legal guidelines -- Ten unusual interview experiences -- Services -- Notes -- Index -- About the author, designer, and illustrator.
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| Abstract
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Synopsis: People are the most valuable asset in today's fiercely competitive workplace. In HIRING SMART, now available in paperback for the first time, Dr. Mornell delineates 45 simple strategies for "people reading"--Observing a candidate's behavior and predicting what they'll be like in the workplace-that virtually guarantee hiring the best possible candidate for any job.
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Employee selection.
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Employees-- Recruiting.
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Interviewing.
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Entretiens.
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Personnel-- Recrutement.
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Personnel-- Sélection.
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Employee selection.
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Employees-- Recruiting.
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Interviewing.
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| Dewey Classification
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658.3/11
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| LC Classification
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HF5549.5.S38M673 2003
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| Parallel Title
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Forty-five effective ways for hiring smart
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| Cover Title
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Hiring smart!
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