{"product_id":"seeing-behind-the-job-applicants-ken-byrne-9780648675501","title":"Seeing Behind the Job Applicant's Mask Before Hiring: Secrets of a Corporate Psychologist","description":"Every business needs people. The right people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHave you ever made a hiring mistake? If you're like most people in business, the answer will be a resounding \"Yes\"! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou will know: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pain of watching valued customers become alienated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeing the culture you've tried hard to build being damaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt the tension of wondering whether this employee can be salvaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaw the extra pressure this has placed on supervisors tasked with managing the problem performer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced the enormous cost of wasted recruitment and training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou've also considered your biggest expense: The Opportunity Cost. Where would your business be today if you had hired a basically competent person who didn't cause problems? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou're not alone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMOST MANAGERS HAVE NEVER HAD PROPER TRAINING IN HOW TO HIRE STAFF! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryone is just left to make it up as they go along. Yet, hiring the right staff is among the MOST IMPORTANT task of any manager. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe biggest hurdle you face is that every applicant comes to the interview wearing a mask. The very things you want to know are exactly the things the applicant wants to keep hidden. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis practical, easy-to-read book shows you exactly how to get behind the mask. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll see INSIDE A PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH TO HIRING. Numerous case studies illustrate the key points you need to know. These come from forty years as a Consulting Psychologist and having assessed well over 3000 job and promotional candidates. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll learn: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ten Questions you need to answer before starting your search. (They're easy once you know them.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve high-value strategies for attracting the best people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe single most important thing you need for every hiring exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed Structured Interview that will reveal who this person REALLY is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo simple questions to translate your gut feeling into objective data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne simple technique to dramatically reduce the time for reference checking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen easy but CRITICAL questions for every reference you speak to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven CRUCIAL FACTS to guide your final decision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Proven Traps to avoid when making your final decision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eIf reading this book saves you from even one hiring mistake, it will be one of the best investments you ever make.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ken Byrne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0648675505\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780648675501\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thorpe-Bowker Identifier Services\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Ken Byrne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44966400557311,"sku":"9780648675501","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_86cf98ee-e264-4e0b-9580-9f4971573ba1.jpg?v=1711159741","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/seeing-behind-the-job-applicants-ken-byrne-9780648675501","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}