Archive for January, 2010

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A Master’s Class in Hiring a Person With Credit Wrecked By Bad Health and Being Laid Off

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

I saw this question/plea on Ask Reddit this morning. For those of you in HR making hiring decisions, here’s your master’s class in the impact that credit check policies have on hiring decisions. Read the article and the comments. Here’s the setup.
I was out of work to fight an illness and can’t get a job [...]

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Here’s a List You Don’t Want to Be On

Friday, January 29th, 2010

The 12 Least Ethical Companies in the World.
How do you recruit if you have a rotten reputation? What does it say about the kind of people who chose to work there?

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Hidden Talent, SEPTA and a Conversation That Started My Day Off Right

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

I bought my monthly SEPTA pass this morning. I bought a couple other things as well.
“That’s a lot of lettuce,” said the man behind the counter.
I laughed.
“What is this, your own economic recovery package?”
Most transactions at the SEPTA counter are brief and pointed. “Zone 4 monthly, please,” is about all I get to say.
“If [...]

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Interview Question of the Day: Rain, Umbrellas and Public Transportation

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Here’s my interview question of the day: If you’re soaking wet, when you get on the train, do you:
a) Shake off like a Labrador Retriever on everyone near you, then set your wet bag and umbrella down on the dry seat next to you?
b) Take off your coat before you sit down, fold it inside [...]

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An Apple a Day

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

This is your apple today. It’s called Apples on HumanMarkets. It’s good for your (HR) health. Read it. Manage better.