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6 Tips for Hiring the Right People (Entrepreneur)

A generic job posting is going to yield generic results. Be specific. [...] Ask adjacent employees how they understand this role and what they value in the person who fulfills it.

Managing an Unaware Underperformer (Harvard Business Review)

Understanding what’s driving their lack of awareness will either help you determine what support they need in order to improve, or confirm your assessment that they just might not be able to satisfy the requirements of the job.

5 Interview Mistakes Costing You a Chance at Your Dream Job (Forbes)

One of the biggest red flags for an interviewer is when a candidate speaks badly about a current or past employer [...] It’s inappropriate and unprofessional to directly put the blame on them for unfavourable job experiences.