An effective interview process will enable the interviewers to qualify the candidate’s behaviour, competencies and culture fit. Questions need to be probing with a clear edge. It is important the interviewer eliminates the chance for candidates to deliver prepared scripted stories that hold no evidence and substance.  When evaluating candidates, an interviewer must decide based […]

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December 1, 2023

What is an effective interview process? 

Attracting and recruiting the right individuals is always a significant challenge for any business.  A stand out interview process increases the likelihood you will hire the right candidate to succeed in the role.  A poor interview process is usually an indication of a dysfunctional company. This affects: 

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December 1, 2023

Is your interview process dysfunctional? 

A successful sales profile will have a combination of:  Accepts and relishes the challenge to be successful.  A proven sales science.  Demonstrates clear thoughtful decisions during career.  Soft Skills including: 

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November 24, 2023

Identifying Successful Sales Candidates 

It is easy to find advice on how to stand out as a potential candidate. Look no further than LinkedIn. But what if you are the hiring manager? How do you go about attracting the best talent? 

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November 17, 2023

How to stand out as a hiring manager 

When considering your next role, there are two points you need to consider:  Do the organisations values match your own?  Has the organisation been clear of their values during the interview process?  When you are sure that all the above is appealing to you and matches your own professional goals and standards, then you know […]

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November 17, 2023

Are you spending time with the right crowd? 

How many candidates do you interview before making a hire?  A poor interview process is usually an indication of a dysfunctional recruitment process. This will affect: 

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November 10, 2023

How many candidates do you interview before making a hire? 

You may already know this, however, here are 8 points a hiring manager is looking for in an interview.  1. Attitude: 2. Work experience:   3. Cultural fit  4. Availability to start:   5. Listening skills: Don’t interrupt!  6. Your questions:  7. Confidence  8. Are you being realistic? 

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November 10, 2023

8 Points a hiring manager will consider during an interview

At JIE Search, we appreciate the business challenges you have now are different to the ones you had 12-18 months ago. However, the way you hire and retain the best talent is still one of the most important decisions in defining success.  Having spoken to many business leaders in the last 3 months, I hear […]

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November 3, 2023

Business Challenges 

The list we have here is not rocket science, however it will help you simplify your interview preparation and improve performance. This is our break down:  A salesperson NOT CLOSING an interview will leave doubt in the interviewer’s mind.  Treat the interview like a sales process 

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November 3, 2023

Interview Preparation for Sales Professionals