Should I ever trust my gut feeling when interviewing candidates?

  • Post published:21/08/2019
  • Reading time:6 mins read

The short answer is no and never! Using your gut is similar to scratching the surface of something; to examine and discover only the superficial aspects of something or in this case a candidate. You would be better off flipping a coin; at least you have 50% chance of getting it right.

We call it the Four A Syndrome, because when you trust your gut, you are assessing a candidate’s presentation skills over business performance and substance. The four A’s are: (more…)

Top 6 articles I’ve published in 10 years of blogging

  • Post published:30/07/2019
  • Reading time:3 mins read

Can you remember what you were doing in July 2009 – 10 years ago? For sure, we were not yet talking about AI, IoT, SEO, Uber, Instagram, iPad and it was still very early days for Airbnb, Spotify, GPS on mobile, and even LinkedIn.

But it was in July 2009 that I created my web site and published my first ever story. Read it here. (more…)

Candidates think you are doing a miserable job when interviewing

  • Post published:03/07/2019
  • Reading time:3 mins read

This is what typically happens: the interviewer picks up the resume from the secretary or the HR department on the way to the interview.

The preparation is the time it takes to walk to the meeting room. Without having given any real thought on the questions to ask it does not take long before the interviewer runs out of questions and continues with a long and winding presentation about the company and the products. (more…)

Lack of feedback to candidates by today’s HR and recruitment professionals is quite appalling

  • Post published:05/06/2018
  • Reading time:3 mins read

If you want to know why recruiters in corporate Talent Acquisition departments and recruitment firms are considered in the same undesirable league as unscrupulous real estate agents and sleazy second-hand car salespeople, be ready for a blunt wake-up call.

Candidates complain to me that way too many HR people, Talent Acquisition departments, and Recruitment firms do not keep them updated on the hiring process. I just came out of an interview with a senior manager who took a day off to meet the multi-national industry leader about a big job; this meeting took place two months ago. Since then, no email nor phone call, no feedback or update what so ever. (more…)

Once upon a time, Tom was an ordinary candidate

  • Post published:09/03/2018
  • Reading time:2 mins read

Once upon a time, Tom Sorensen, was an ordinary candidate who experienced almost every job search faux pas in the book. Today, he’s an accomplished search consultant with over 35 years’ experience and recognized as one of Thailand’s top recruiters.

If you’re looking for real advice from someone who’s been on both sides of the table, then look no further and visit the links below! (more…)