Frank Abel’s Post

Dear Hiring Managers, 90% of all jobs can be taught, so let's give people a chance. Instead of asking, "Do you have a Bachelor's degree?" Let's focus on “Who you are ?” Turn the resume over and let's have a conversation. Stop hiring based solely on the resume. Start hiring the attitude 💡 💪🏽

What are your thoughts on this? When hiring people for your team, look beyond their skills and degrees. Choose based on their personality and attitude too. Build a group that can make things happen by unlocking their hidden abilities. It's like assembling a team of smart people and those eager to learn and work well with others. This mix of qualities helps turn their potential into actual success. So, when hiring, think about the whole person, not just what's written on their resume.

It is so disheartening when the candidate we loved turns us down, ghosts us, or does something disappointing in the hiring process. Read my latest blog on healing a broken hiring heart. https://ow.ly/7GXr50R4LM3

How to be a great hiring manager 101 Yesterday, me and Patrycja had a brief/kick-off call for a new role. We got: 1. Clear expectations regarding MOST IMPORTANT tech skills and traits 2. Insights in what problems/challenges this person will solve 3. Precise information on how they will conduct the recruitment process and how they will check for required skills.  4. Information on what previous candidates were missing and what HM is looking for in their CVs/portfolios. 5. Proper commitment from the Team Lead to work with us and provide feedback And all the other important stuff. All we needed to pinpoint the profile with sniper precision. From my experience, no other part of the recruitment process makes a bigger difference than taking a proper brief. So shout out to all those HMs who understand that and are working with their recruiters. I am a fan of yours.

"Absolutely nailed it! 🙌 The best candidates aren't just trying to impress; they're evaluating their potential future workplace too. It’s all about transparency and authenticity on both sides. If you're prepared to ask the tough questions, make sure you're ready to answer them as well. 💡 After all, the goal is to build a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship. Let’s keep those conversations real and meaningful! 🚀 #HiringTips #InterviewSuccess"

Do this if you want to bypass spam applications and stop bots from bombarding you within 30 seconds of posting a new job opening: Reel in a specialised hiring partner. I'm serious. One of our biggest value-adds is that we manage the entire hiring process from crafting the job description to advertising, candidate sourcing, screening and vetting. You only interview the best of the best and make the final call. No spam. More time. Choose sanity over chaos!

Interviewing isn't just about finding the best candidates for the position; it's about discovering potential, nurturing growth, and building a brighter future for both the organization and yourself. By assisting others in their journey, we elevate our own.

Here are 3 collaborative hiring tips you probably don't know: 1. Create a diverse hiring panel to get various perspectives.👥 2. Use structured interviews to ensure fairness.📋 3. Leverage technology for efficient communication.💻 Master these, and you're golden! 🌟

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The latest hiring company move that had me rolling my eyes: companies who put misleading checkboxes under personal info fields and wording them so they seem mandatory. " 🔲 I consent to the above company send me promotional emails and messages." I'm pretty familiar with how these types of forms work and was curious if it'd go through without me checking the boxes....surprise dear reader, it did. Don't do that to prospective staff! They're already tired from all the hoops you're making them jump through just to submit their resume. Don't pile on the pressure by making it seem like they "have" to get your messages to apply. They don't. The checkboxes don't have anything to do with the hiring process, so just stop.