Hiring talent 101: don’t be a hack!

Hiring talent 101: don’t be a hack!
Candidates now have more leverage in the interview room. (Photo: Deposit Photos)
Michael Andrew
If you’re ever in the mood to read a good cliché, you usually don’t have to go further than a roadside real estate sign. Failing that, an online job advertisement is your next best bet.Online job platforms are filled with ads looking for “self-starting superstars” with “can-do attitudes” who aren’t afraid to “put their best foot forward”. While using these expressions and buzz words might seem like a safe and sensible way to “onboard” a new worker, they could be...

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