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September 08, 2006
Seth Godin Says Job Interviews Are For Fossils
Seth says: "I’ve been to thousands of job interviews (thankfully as an interviewer mostly) and I have come to the conclusion that the entire effort is a waste of time." Seth has us cheering by the end of his rant. Most companies invest heavily in a process that makes no sense. Seth's suggestion:
"If a person is really great, hire them. For a weekend. Pay them to spend another 20 hours pushing their way through something. Get them involved with the people they’ll actually be working with and find out how it goes. Not just the outcomes, but the process. Does their behavior and insight change the game for the better? If they want to be in sales, go on a sales call with them. Not a trial run, but a real one. If they want to be a rabbi, have them give a sermon or visit a hospital."
Read - The end of the job interview (Seth's Blog)
Posted by Paul at September 8, 2006 06:28 AM
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