The choice of questions during a structured interview can be tough. The question should be open-ended enough to elicit responses of good length yet particular enough to elicit quality responses. It ...

Contract management is an occupation that appeals to individuals who excel at dealing in the details. The core responsibility of a contract administrator is to serve as the point person for the ...

If you are hiring someone to join your family business, it is important to use a method that is a reliable indicator of employee performance. Unstructured interviews are a popular choice for hiring ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Interviews are ubiquitous in hiring, but often, they aren't well planned or executed. Many ...

For many new or even seasoned managers, an infrequent yet crucial task is hiring new employees. At work, many of us focus our attention on the core job tasks that need to be performed—whether it be ...

One of the biggest mistakes you can make in an interview? Failing to answer a structured, behavioral question with a specific example. Unfortunately, it happens all too often. To understand how to ...

Make the candidate feel comfortable – Put candidates ease by making them feel welcome. Information flow can be hindered if the candidate is apprehensive. When someone is calm and relaxed, they are ...

In my new book, Assessing CEOs and Senior Leaders, I provide a detailed look into how to evaluate executives for selection, development, coaching, and succession planning. Though the book covers more ...

The cost of a bad hire can be substantial. The Society for Human Resource Management estimates that an employee departure can cost upwards of 60 percent of their annual salary. That number can climb ...