Maximizing Employee Potential

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What is the final question to ask yourself when deciding between two candidates?

  • Which candidate has the most connections?
  • Which candidate has the best education?
  • Would I want this person working for my competition? (correct)
  • Which candidate has the most experience?

What is the benefit of putting someone in a role where they have room to grow?

  • They will not have to push themselves
  • They will be excited about the role and push themselves to do harder (correct)
  • They will not be excited about the role
  • They will already know everything that's going on

What is the importance of finding out which candidate is the hungriest for the job?

  • It ensures they have the best education
  • It ensures they have the most connections
  • It ensures they are excited about the role and will strive to do their best (correct)
  • It ensures they have the most experience

What is the first question to ask yourself before making a final hiring decision?

<p>Can they do the job? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of hiring someone for a job that doesn't fulfill their long-term goals?

<p>They will quit within six months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of determining if a candidate is the right fit for the company?

<p>It ensures they share the same values as the company (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important question to ask when deciding between multiple candidates for a job position?

<p>Which candidate poses the least risk to the business? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential risk of hiring a candidate who doesn't fit in with the company culture?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider a candidate's potential for growth?

<p>They may be a better long-term investment for the company (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a candidate audition?

<p>A simulation of the job that candidates are applying for (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a candidate audition valuable for employers?

<p>It allows employers to evaluate candidates before hiring them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Tony Hsieh of Zappos do to ensure that new hires were committed to the company's vision and mission?

<p>Offered a $2,000 bonus to quit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of job simulation might be used for a programmer position?

<p>A troubleshooting exercise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the book 'The Seven Master Steps to Hiring A Players'?

<p>To walk employers through the steps of hiring top-performing employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of offering a bonus to new hires to quit after a boot camp?

<p>It ensures that only the most qualified candidates are hired (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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