Life is in Phases
This was me at dusk just before the boat moved at 7am. Today's team building session was with a leadership team of a multinational.Their office reminded me of an interview at Nokia UK. I was 22 years old and I didn't even want to attend the interview😁. The recruiter...
On Showing Up for Interviews
Emem was disqualified from participating in an interview. Reasons cited were inappropriate dressing and not showing up with her CV. I have had the privilege of interviewing people for over 15 years. In that time, I have processed thousands of applications. In the last...
People I Have Enjoyed Working With
In the course of my career, I would say I have enjoyed working with 2 types of people. The experts at their jobs and the vibrant entry level. If you have ever worked with a high performance team of experts with a great work ethic, you would love work. Going to work...
Quick tip for making contact via DMs
Never start with, hi or hello, followed by nothing else, expecting a response back. It's not a two way chat initially. Instead, greet or introduce your self, and then, write everything you want to say including what exactly you want to discuss or enquire about. You...
The Future of Work is Skills
Vacancies everywhere, yet good candidates are no where to be found. Candidates everywhere, yet the jobs available require skills and experience the candidates don't have. Universities everywhere, yet the curriculum taught doesn't match the skills required in the...
You Become Who You Decide to be
Decisions guide our actions. We become what we repeatedly do. What are you doing today? Where are you going today? Who are you hanging out with? What are you listening to? Who are you speaking to regularly? What are you reading? What are you spending money on? These...
On Prompt Salary Payment
Last week, I ran a survey of over 1000* employees, 21% responded that they had not yet received their January salary by the first week of February. Some of the respondents gave more detail that this was a recurring experience. 3 responded that they had not...
My Wish for You
My wish for you is simple, and I hope you realise; That your prayers will be answered. That your present situation is not your final destination. That this too shall pass. That tough times don't last. That it won't matter in five years time. That you should do your...
Lessons in Recruitment and Selection (Part 2)
5. Major insight from the interviews. For the most part, the candidates that scored higher in the aptitude tests did better in the interviews. Aptitude tests are valid and reliable. The recruitment yield ratio which shows the ratio of applications required to...