On a conference call with executives, I once again heard a complaint that’s become far too familiar: “The candidate had a great resume and passed all the interviews and tests, […]
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Blog posts in this category are themed around the city of Philadelphia and local businesses.
Goldilocks Chooses a Consulting Firm | Gary Dumais | Select Human Resources
This article is most helpful to anyone seeking to hire a consultant or consulting firm to provide psychological assessments for employee selection, promotion, and development. Like the children’s story, “Goldilocks […]
Communication Tip: “The Medium is the Message”
Surprisingly, the most important part of communication is NOT what you say or write. For example, imagine you’re walking down a busy city street and see a disheveled man holding […]
What’s one of the best things I can do to advance in my career?
I’m asked this question often in my work as a Business Psychologist and Human Resource Consultant. One of my answers is “find a mentor”. Working with a mentor can have […]
Do you need to pass criminal background checks and psychological testing to be a Business Consulting Psychologist?
In my experience as a Business Psychologist and Human Resource Consultant, the answer is yes, you most certainly do need to maintain a clean record and must repeatedly pass psychological […]
How candid should you be about your weaknesses during a job interview?
People seeking advice about the best way to approach a job interview often ask me this question, as I have conducted thousands of interviews over my career as a Business […]