Recruiter Rant: Interviews that Don't Suck

Hiring Matters

Fed up with companies asking irrelevant interview questions, Ken is dropping some truth bombs about interviews. He challenges the status quo and reveals that years of experience are about as useful as a paper umbrella in a hurricane when it comes to predicting performance. With nearly nine out of 10 new hires crashing and burning due to issues unrelated to their tenure, like motivation and emotional intelligence, Ken pulls no punches in calling out the obsession with irrelevant metrics. He shreds the myth that past experience is a golden ticket to success, emphasizing that it's not about what you did in your past job. Instead, companies should interview for experience within the context of the company's culture, rather than experience alone. In this fiery rant, Ken challenges companies to ditch the outdated interview questions and replace them with structured behavioral questions.

But don't worry, Ken has more than just a rant to share; he reveals common mistakes and some primetime solutions you can implement now. It's time to get real about hiring and stop scaring off potential rock stars with your archaic criteria.

Hiring matters — don't mess it up!

About Our Host: Ken Schmitt is an industry veteran with nearly three decades of expertise in executive recruiting. He shares the wealth of knowledge gained from working with a large regional agency, the globally renowned Heidrick & Struggles, and founding TurningPoint Executive Search—a distinctive firm dedicated to fostering high-touch partnerships. With a wealth of experience and a passion for elevating the executive recruiting landscape, Ken brings a unique perspective that enriches every episode of "Hiring Matters." Follow Ken on LinkedIn Powered by TurningPoint Executive Search: Helping businesses hire the right leaders. Visit https://turningpointexecsearch.com/