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phantom power

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1. It helps to remember this:

Wed Jul 25, 2012, 02:03 PM

Jul 2012

The process of hiring is primarily a process of narrowing dozens or hundreds of applicants down to one. So, the entire task takes place in the context of 'filtering.' That's to say: yes, they're always looking for reasons not to hire you.

I think a good hiring manager should also be thinking of what's good about candidates, but that generally happens only once you get to the short list.

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"I am trying to think of any reason not to hire you." [View all] DaveJ Jul 2012 OP

It helps to remember this: phantom power Jul 2012 #1

Hundreds during the interview stage? DaveJ Jul 2012 #2

I think you've touched on part of the problem phantom power Jul 2012 #3

Well, it's nice talking to someone like you who is friendly and also agrees with that strategy. DaveJ Jul 2012 #5

Depending on the context, I'd probably take it as a compliment. UrbScotty Jul 2012 #4

Interesting persepctive DaveJ Jul 2012 #6

Spam deleted by CaliforniaPeggy (MIR Team) rqsulfates Sep 2012 #7

what is worse is LiveNudePolitics Sep 2012 #8

Thank you for understanding DaveJ Dec 2012 #9

All the stuff you see in the course of a career, when you are employed is just as frustrating, LiveNudePolitics Dec 2012 #10

I'm looking at the problem from the outside in mainly. DaveJ Dec 2012 #11

Lateral movers, LiveNudePolitics Dec 2012 #12