Are Reference Checks Useless? Rethinking Their Value in Hiring

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“Would you hire this person again?” When conducting a reference check, how often will the reference on the other end say “no” to this question? It’s a situation that plays out over and over again- and, in reality, offers no value. References rarely break a job offer. Let’s be honest: Anyone with basic common sense is only going to provide …

Hiring Dilemma: Should you Choose the First Candidate you Interview?

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When you find an exceptional candidate right out of the gate, should you continue interviewing others or make an offer immediately? This common recruitment dilemma requires careful consideration of several factors. A Real “Case Study:” Last year, I was tasked with identifying a Director of Enterprise Architecture for a digital solutions firm. Interestingly, the very first candidate I sourced and …