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4 Reasons Why Hiring Is No Jigsaw Puzzle

MyJobThoughts_HiringIsNoJigsawPuzzleJigsaw puzzles are fascinating generations since their invention around 1766. There is only one solution – the perfect one. Every open position is made for only one piece that fits. For every piece, there is only one position it fits in. No imponderables, no surprises.

Hiring is a question of perfect candidates for open positions, and of perfect positions for talented candidates. Isn’t that just another jigsaw puzzle? A somewhat complicated one, since it has many open positions, and even more candidates. It feels good, fitting in another piece, completing the picture. Is this the way it works?

Here are 4 reasons why the contrary is the case: Read more

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Posted on 20 May 2013 by Cornel Bruecher in You are a hiring manager 2 Comments

Career Advice From A To Z: “M” For “6 Management Tips From Ants For Humans”

Are you really leading your team, or do you tell your people what to do and how?

Have you ever asked yourself what’s the managing secret behind an anthill? It’s a challenge to lead a unit of that size, am I right?

In the context of an anthill, most people think of swarm intelligence. Some think of stupid animals doing simple things. Forget about that. It’s not about intelligence, it’s about attitude to work and communication.

Let’s have a look at the 7 reasons that make the success of an anthill. And what are the 6 tips  from our little friends the ants for humans: Read more

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Posted on 15 October 2012 by Cornel Bruecher in You are a candidate, You are a hiring manager, You are a professional recruiter Leave a comment