Monthly Archives: April 2009

Too Easy-Going For The Job

Posted on April 29, 2009 by admin

We recently assessed a candidate (we’ll call her Jessica) for a managerial position with a large technology company. On the surface Jessica appeared to be an excellent candidate, she has the right skills and she has a good deal of … Continue reading →

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Corporate Culture Drives Corporate Success

Posted on April 28, 2009 by admin

I just read an exciting article about Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh. Zappos started selling shoes online in 1998. In 2008 they sold over one billion dollars in merchandise. Tony really understands the Zappos corporate culture and makes hiring and firing … Continue reading →

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Behavioral Testing For Med Students

Posted on April 6, 2009 by admin

I read an interesting article today over at brainblogger about a Swedish med student who was admitted to medical school even though he had been convicted of murder. Apparently the school is legally restricted from performing criminal background checks. The … Continue reading →

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