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Showing posts with label Hiring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hiring. Show all posts

Friday, September 25, 2026

Can You Bring Iced Coffee to a Job Interview? Career Experts Weigh in.

Business Insider: Iced coffee has become the latest unlikely subject of workplace controversy. TikTok users are debating whether bringing iced coffee to a job interview is a harmless caffeine fix or a frosty professional faux pas. The discourse became heated enough to reach LinkedIn News on Friday, where LinkedIn news editor Rachel Kleinman described it as a "fiery debate lighting up social media."

Monday, January 19, 2026

Steven Bartlett Says Only 7% Nail This Question in His Hiring Test

Business Insider: "The Diary of a CEO" host and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett swears by his scenario-based "Culture Test" in hiring, and says there's one question he loves, but that's rarely answered correctly. Speaking on the "Hot Smart Rich" podcast, Bartlett said he uses a 35-question test rather than asking about academic grades to determine how people will act in a given situation and identify high-performing employees.

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Is Hiring a Professional Organizer Worth the Money?

Family Handyman: Professional organizers can help you take back control of messy closets, an out-of-control pantry, and overwhelming clutter. But are their services worth the price? The answer depends on a few different factors, including your personal budget and how much organizing help you need (just one small closet, or the whole house?). And although a professional organizer cost isn’t exactly cheap, they can completely transform your home—in more ways than you might think.

Monday, November 07, 2022

Stage Managers Shed Light on Opera’s Hiring Crisis

American Guild of Musical Artists: OPERA America published an article on July 28 regarding the “hiring crisis” in the opera industry. While opera is indeed experiencing a hiring crisis, context and relevant perspectives are unfortunately missing from the original piece, which is told from a hiring manager’s point of view. For instance, the article completely omits the experiences of Stage Managers.

Thursday, November 05, 2020

Smart Hiring Practices for Church Tech Teams

Church Production Magazine: Part-time, full-time, staffer or contractor, what type of talent does your tech team need? A seasoned church production director shares his approach to hiring, and the key character traits he looks for in his chosen candidate.