tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21468699.post115747715232891306..comments2023-10-24T07:43:06.010-05:00Comments on Beyond HR: The End of the Job Interview? Seth Godin's ThoughtsPhilliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12749780729545575963noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21468699.post-1158709697299538762006-09-19T18:48:00.000-05:002006-09-19T18:48:00.000-05:00Good thoughts, Nick. Going even further, I think c...Good thoughts, Nick. <BR/><BR/>Going even further, I think companies need to look into what exactly makes people successful at a given role. <BR/><BR/>In other words, are there any specific talents, skills, or knowledge that propel people into stardom for their particular job? <BR/><BR/>I do agree with your point about companies still asking "stupid" questions. It's sad, but I see this every day with even successful Fortune 500 companies.Philliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749780729545575963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21468699.post-1158413235801760972006-09-16T08:27:00.000-05:002006-09-16T08:27:00.000-05:00I have been on countless interviews as a job seeke...I have been on countless interviews as a job seeker, and have conducted numerous interviews myself as an employer. Many companies still ask questions that have only a yes or no answer. These types of questions should only be asked on the application form. <BR/><BR/>Asking a candidated "do you know Microsoft Excel?" is a waste of energy. Of course the candidate is going to say yes. <BR/><BR/>Chris Stockley, CIO and VP of Shanska, puts potential IT hires through a simulated customer service excercise. He says the purpose is to find candidates that have those soft skills. Technical skills can always be trained. <BR/><BR/>I personally like using the interview as an oral examination, much like a doctoral student being grilled by a panel of faculty members.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com