Hiring Tips | Page 9

Quality of hire represents what new hires bring to your company in terms of alignment with company values.

If your buddy is a loser, your boss will blame you. If your buddy is a star, you won't look so bright in comparison.

Internships are a big opportunity. Take the time to land where you will thrive.

Firing an employee is among the most unpleasant responsibilities of being boss, in part because their failure is also your failure.

New research from Tufts University, Stony Brook University and Facebook shows how social networking affects professional networking.

First off, don't be a pack animal at work: Don't hire people just like you.

Who you hire casts the foundation for your company's success, so make sure you're asking questions that reveal a candidate's emotional intelligence.

Make a list of what job-seekers may be looking for from your company. Then make darned sure you provide it.

Hire 'behaviors,' not just skills, experience and education.

What are you doing to nab that 'purple squirrel'?

Knowing that the biggest and most important decision you can make is hiring the right people means that all CEOs should be prioritizing their time to make the right hires.

Hiring a COO can help streamline the company's processes but finding the perfect fit isn't easy.

Should you be the one checking your email and scheduling appointments? Or doing the tasks that will truly move your business forward?

As your startup gets bigger and you start to bring on team members, it's important to think about not only the kind of person you're hiring but also the role they'll play in your growing business

LinkedIn recently revealed what skill sets are most sought after by employers.

Here is how to write a cover letter that shows recruiters and hiring managers you're in it to win it.

Not every one of these traits are essential as teams need balance, but these qualities can be useful benchmarks for flagging a great fit.

One mistake is treating references as a check-off box. They're so much more than that.

Just because a candidate isn't right for one position doesn't mean the company should erase him or her from its future talent pool.

A toxic hire can cost a company time and money, so finding workers with these characteristics is vital.

You want to work with freelancers who really know the material and can be counted on to deliver a high-quality finished product.