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Viva Books High Performance Hiring Select the Best Every Time 2011 Edition by Robert W. Wendover
A lot has changed when it comes to hiring today – the importance of diversity, the use of e-mail and other technology, and the sheer size of the applicant pool. But the process for success is still the same. Announcing openings. Interviewing applicants. Choosing and retaining the best talent. Learn how to do it all more effectively in today’s workplace with this indispensible guide.High Performance Hiring teaches managers how to both recognize and recruit winning talent. You’ll learn how to:Evaluate cover letters and resumes effectivelyConduct meaningful interviews that reveal more informationLeverage testing and reference checks to back up your decisionsIntegrate the latest technology into your hiring processAbout the AuthorRobert W. Wendover has been writing and speaking on the topic of hiring for the past 16 years. The author of five books, his work has appeared in publications as varied as The Wall Street Journal’s National Business Employment Weekly and Convenience Store News. He appears regularly in electronicmedia, including CNN, CNBC, and an array of local stations around the U.S. His clients include Kinko’s, Sears, State Farm Insurance, Kaiser Permanente, and a host of other household names. He has also served on the management faculty of the University of Phoenix for the past 10 years.Table of ContentsPart 1: What Are You Looking For?Part 2: The Legal Side of HiringPart 3: Reviewing Résumés and ApplicationsPart 4: Interviewing EffectivelyPart 5: TestingPart 6: Conducting Reference ChecksPart 7: Decision Makng and OffersAppendix