Comments on: Recruiting Process: Candidate Sourcing and Selection for building a deck

By: I suck as a Deck Project Manager « TalentedApps

I suck as a Deck Project Manager « TalentedApps — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:09:12 +0000

[...] by Kathi Chenoweth on June 11, 2008 I recently posted about my deck building recruiting process. Well, we signed on the dotted line, got the building permit and homeowner’s association [...]

By: Narendra

Narendra — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:52:34 +0000

Candidate tip: If you aren’t good at your job you might get away with it by schmoozing. For awhile

Kathy, are you sure schmoozing works only for a while ?…
Unfortunately, nowadays, I am noticing shmoozing to be more effective than actual job skills.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:06:53 +0000

Wow can I relate to this story. We are in the process of replacing some windows in our home. We did our research by looking at Consumer Reports online and Angie’s List (= Career Builders.com??). I also compiled a long list of (interviewing) questions that I would pull out whenever our ‘candidates’ would come to the house. I think I as the Recruiter intimidated them when they saw the length of my list of questions. (Think old school interviewing techniques) The other Recruiter (my husband) rolled his eyes each time I pulled out that list.
Side note: Knowing you Kathi, I can’t believe you didn’t have a list of questions/requirements prepared!)

I was a bit irritated when none of the candidates followed up with us to see if we had reached a decision or had any additional questions. I know many Recruiters don’t like to be bothered by candidates calling to find out the status of their application, but to me it seemed as if they weren’t interested in the job. OK, I put my hurt feelings aside and eventually picked the candidate we felt had the best product, uh qualifications.

Now let’s hope the onboarding goes smoothly!

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:11:16 +0000

Kathi - What a great example of the trials of being a hiring manager. You know just what you want, but don’t exactly know how to articulate it, or how to screen for it. But you’ll know it when you see it, right? Can we get an update later on how the performance management process applies to your contractor? I’m having a “difficult conversation” with mine this afternoon!