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Smart Hiring at the Next Level
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Smart Hiring at the Next Level

The Complete Guide to Finding and Hiring the Best Employees

Robert W. Wendover
Sourcebooks, 2006
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Although author Robert W. Wendover does not break any new ground, his book is relevant for anyone involved in hiring. While he tailors his material to those who do not have a lot of experience in this area, even veteran managers will find commonsense suggestions and valuable nuggets of information. Nothing can guarantee foolproof hiring practices, but by pointing out common pitfalls and outright blunders this book enables you to streamline the process. The appendix of sample interview questions is particularly helpful for managers who want to extract more vital information from face-to-face interactions with job candidates. getAbstract recommends this book as a hiring primer for new managers and a useful reference for experienced ones.

Summary

The New Hiring Challenge

The business environment has changed so dramatically over the past decade that traditional hiring methods no longer apply. The classified section of the newspaper used to be the main source of potential employees. But with the Internet, newspaper readership is dropping while online job searching continues to gain momentum. Today, job seekers can make their resumes available to millions of people. In a matter of minutes, from the privacy of their bedrooms, they can apply for positions across the U.S. or overseas.

Thus, the talent pool is greater than ever, and competition for good positions is fierce. People have become much more selective about where and for whom they choose to work. Quality of life issues carry as much weight as salary and benefits. New laws have changed hiring and firing practices. Employers are realizing that hiring mistakes can have severe economic and operational implications. Managers - especially those unfamiliar with the selection process - must educate themselves about hiring procedures and potential pitfalls.

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About the Author

Robert W. Wendover, managing director of the Center for Generational Studies in Aurora, Colorado, is the author of six books. He’s been writing about hiring and management topics for more than 20 years.

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