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How to Interview a Candidate: Everything You Need to Know

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Dr. Travis Bradberry, the co-author of Emotional Intelligence , noted that treatment of the ‘helpers’ is indicative of your own makeup. The tech business site Martec notes that the purpose of behavioral interview questions is to understand who you are, how you think, and how you approach real world dilemmas.

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The Startup Hiring Guide: Hiring for rapid growth from 5 to 50

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But all too often, we’re content to lean on the old-fashioned and generic with the result that most job ads are mediocre. Sell your company and their future in it in an engaging fashion. Focus on the fundamentals: intelligence, personality, diligence. PRO TIP: Carry out behavioral interviews , in addition to the standard ones.

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