How to Prepare for Interview Day
It’s finally here—Interview Day! Interview Day is Step 4 on the Hire with Confidence checklist, and is where you can take what you’ve learned on paper about your candidates and dig into the details with a face-to-face discussion. Not only is Interview Day the opportunity to sell your company and your open position, it’s also […]
Know the Red Flags & Green Flags Your Candidates are Waving
Was Your Candidate’s Response to that Question a Green Flag or a Red Flag? Your candidate’s picture on paper comes to life during the interview. You get to meet them, talk with them, ask questions about their experience, and get a feel for how they would fit in your company. Be on the look out […]
Three Key Attributes of Every Successful Integrator and Integrator Search
Business running on EOS® know the importance of the Integrator™ role. Not sure what is an EOS®️ Integrator? If you are a Visionary who is focused on the big picture, the future growth of your company and achieving monumental goals, you know you need a strategic #2 Leader to help you get where you want […]
How to Choose the Right Assessment
An online personality test or behavioral assessment is a powerful tool used in the interview process to determine if a candidate is the right person for the open seat in your company. This is valuable for business owners because when assessment results are evaluated in combination with a work sample and structured interview questions, you […]
The Top 4 Hiring Mistakes Companies Make and How to Avoid Them
Hiring the right person isn’t just about filling a gap on your team—it’s about setting your company up for long-term success. But too often, companies rush the hiring process, leading to poor choices that cost time, money, and morale. Avoiding common hiring mistakes can mean the difference between building a strong team and managing a […]
Fire Your Worst Employee During the Hiring Process
The best way to fire your worst employee is to never hire them in the first place. Seems obvious, but companies get themselves into this unfortunate situation often. The stress and desperation of an open position makes a business owner perceive a candidate who interviews well and looks good on paper as a perfect fit. […]
How to Hire Superstars
Every company strives to fill their open positions with the right person. We advise our clients to aim higher by filling those open positions with Superstars. A Superstar is an applicant who scores high in a series of attributes that predicts his or her success, both in the position and in the company. The interview […]
Why You’ll Regret Your Covert Search for a Key Hire
Co-authored by Bob Spence and Alec Broadfoot Have you ever had an employee who you knew you needed to fire but you put it off because they were in such an important position that letting them go would be painful and costly? Sometimes when key leaders find themselves in this position, they will ask a […]
How to Stop Fishing in Shallow Applicant Pools
When it comes to hiring, bigger is definitely better. The bigger your applicant pool, the more likely you will end up with a “right fit” employee who will perform and stay for the long term. Shallow applicant pools are a common indicator of a non-strategic hiring process. Just as “right fit” hires are the natural […]
The Puppies and Stars Approach to Hiring
Editor’s Note: We are excited to share this guest post from Alex Freytag of ProfitWorks, an EOS® system implementer here in Columbus that helps business leaders get what they want from their business. This post was originally published on the EOS Worldwide Blog. Here at VisionSpark, we are big fans of the EOS process as it is closely aligned with […]
The ABC’s of Preventing Panic Hires: Be Prepared
Panic hires don’t happen to prepared companies. If you want to prevent panic hires, the secret is to always have a team of qualified “players” on the bench, ready to jump in the game when called upon. Good coaches know that the “winningest” teams are built through constant development. Winning teams start with cherry-picked players […]
Ready to Hire: 4 Ways to Get Better at Hiring Now
Does your company need to get better at hiring? When it comes to hiring, it is important to have an ongoing systematic process. It will ensure that you’re always prepared to make informed hiring decisions promptly. According to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, we are continuing to see an increase in […]