Very well laid out and this is exactly what the average person that I've interviewed in the past was lacking. Being able to demonstrate the value they bring.
One of the things that I learned about experience, is that each job has a general plateau. So for example, you say I have been a heavy duty mechanic, at this company doing this job for 20 years. Okay, at what point have you "seen it all". Lets say 5 years in that job, I experienced all of the common breakdowns, confident and good at solving the problems. I'm a veteran now. So really, what this person has is 5 years experience, 4 times over.
Finally, and I'm curious what your take is on this in recruiting, but it was hardest thing for me to assess with candidates. Regardless of everything you've told me in the interview, how well you look on paper and how polished and even natural you are in your responses. Do you actually want to work or just pick up a paycheck? And I've seen it go both ways, weak interview, hard worker, stellar interwiew -- dead weight.
Ask the right questions. Certain jobs also require on the job interviews. % years, 20 years. What actually takes place within those 20 years. Ask specific questions about the actual task to be done. For academic interviews, we have to do a teaching demonstration ( teach a class during the interview ) and deliver a presentation, plus the panel interview I think other industries should do something similar,
Excellent information; Much appreciated, Dr. Johnson!
Thanks Michael
You’re welcome Dr. Johnson
Very well laid out and this is exactly what the average person that I've interviewed in the past was lacking. Being able to demonstrate the value they bring.
One of the things that I learned about experience, is that each job has a general plateau. So for example, you say I have been a heavy duty mechanic, at this company doing this job for 20 years. Okay, at what point have you "seen it all". Lets say 5 years in that job, I experienced all of the common breakdowns, confident and good at solving the problems. I'm a veteran now. So really, what this person has is 5 years experience, 4 times over.
Finally, and I'm curious what your take is on this in recruiting, but it was hardest thing for me to assess with candidates. Regardless of everything you've told me in the interview, how well you look on paper and how polished and even natural you are in your responses. Do you actually want to work or just pick up a paycheck? And I've seen it go both ways, weak interview, hard worker, stellar interwiew -- dead weight.
Ask the right questions. Certain jobs also require on the job interviews. % years, 20 years. What actually takes place within those 20 years. Ask specific questions about the actual task to be done. For academic interviews, we have to do a teaching demonstration ( teach a class during the interview ) and deliver a presentation, plus the panel interview I think other industries should do something similar,