Product Description
by Ken Byrne (Author)
The people you hire will inevitably shape your career destiny. Hiring people is easy. Hiring the right person require patience, skill and persistence. In this practical guide to the corporate psychology of staffing, Dr. Ken Byrne describes the science of uncovering the applicant's real personality and getting behind "the interview mask". Based on over forty years of experience, you will learn about the inevitable "Five Lacks" you will face; Where to Look for the Best Applicants and How to Create A Compelling Attraction Strategy; How to Design (an almost) Foolproof Screening Strategy; Important- and revealing - interview questions to ask contained in a complete Structured Interview Guide; The importance of checking references properly, and tips for getting honest answers; and practical guidelines for how to make a Final Hiring Decision. You will learn about the Ten Qualities of an Ideal Job Candidate; The Six Principles of an Effective Interview and what will - and won't - work in making selection decisions. Techniques that can make the job interview infinitely more powerful and revealing are described in detail. Dr. Byrne is confident that if you follow his guidelines, avoiding one hiring mistake will repay your investment thousands of times over. Commenting on this. book Dr.Jeff Zeig, Director of The Milton Erikson Foundation said " Ken Byrne has provided a Rosetta Stone that clarifies the seemingly complex hieroglyphics of hiring the best candidate. A practical guide. Easy to read. An indispensable tool that will improve hiring decisions."
