THE HR
CONNECTION
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Oscar Wilde or Will Rogers? The internet can’t make up its mind about who coined the phrase. And while we may never know who penned the quote, the words still ring true.
You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
That’s why I want you to pause. Take a breath. A moment to reflect and reassess so you can put your best foot forward.
*Missing The Boat
It’s rough waters out there. The current job market has many employers struggling to find qualified candidates to fill open positions *based on the organization’s job requirements.
(Emphasis on the *asterisk.)
It’s this footnote, that clarifier–the little ( * ) – that I believe can prevent an organization from finding their Ideal Candidate in a sea of resumes.
It all begins with the traditional process of developing a job description and the checklist that typically requires a four-year undergraduate degree. From my 30+ years of experience, I can tell you that this list doesn’t always produce the best and the brightest candidates.