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Re: job screening question
From: William Herrin <bill () herrin us>
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 21:36:47 -0400
On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 9:22 PM, Steven Noble <snoble () sonn com> wrote:
I have talked to companies who have job openings many months old for people who absolutely exist in the silicon valley. The hiring company just thinks the people who apply are over or under qualified.
I thought someone was overqualified once. My decision was overridden. I turned out to be very glad it was. He didn't fit the role I thought I needed but I was able to turn him loose with minimal supervision. And I was able to go on vacation. :) That was so much more valuable. Now I know: tell the candidate about the work, all the work not just the job you thought you would hire for, and let him tell you whether any of it is beneath him. As long as you get all the skills you need on the team you can juggle the tasking. Regards, Bill Herrin -- William D. Herrin ................ herrin () dirtside com bill () herrin us 3005 Crane Dr. ...................... Web: <http://bill.herrin.us/> Falls Church, VA 22042-3004
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