Are You Open to the Idea that You are Closed Minded?

By Michelle Malay Carter on June 15, 2008 

I came across a job announcement the other day and one of the personal characteristics they were looking for in a candidate was open-mindedness.? My question is, if you asked 100 people if they were open minded, how many would say no? I suspect that closed-minded people view themselves as being principled, right, or knowledgeable, […]

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Help Candidates Self Select with Work Levels Job Descriptions

By Michelle Malay Carter on June 8, 2008 

Because we don’t?have?science-based understanding?about work, i.e.?that it occurs in discreet, measurable levels, we do a really poor job of writing job descriptions. What About the WORK? Most job descriptions are a mishmash of ambiguous competencies, personality characteristics, and often include arbitrary educational qualifications.? They do a lot of talking about the candidate qualifications but precious […]

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Positive Manifestations of Overhiring and Underutilization

By Michelle Malay Carter on May 14, 2008 

Last week, I asked you how you channeled your cognitive surplus. One reader responded by saying that she created and carried out extra work. This is a fabulous thing for an employee to do. However, when you have people mismatched to roles, dysfunction can strike as quickly as the paparazzi on Britney Spears. Two examples […]

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Are You a Happily Employed Superstar? Cash In with NotchUp

By Michelle Malay Carter on April 1, 2008 

Here’s a new twist on the war for talent. NotchUp is a free, resume-posting site for superstars who are not looking for a job. The twist? Employers pay for the opportunity to woo you by paying you to interview. The Process You post your resume, set your price, and go about your career. Employers who […]

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