New book - “A Better Choice: The Manager’s Guide to Skills-First Hiring”
This game-changing guide equips managers with the tools, strategies, and mindset to revolutionize their hiring game and build a powerhouse team ready to tackle any challenge. Hiring managers – and particularly hiring managers from smaller and mid-sized companies will benefit the most from the book.
It was written by Mark Smith, a respected HR consultant with a Ph.D. in organizational psychology and extensive experience in talent acquisition and assessment. In "A Better Choice," Smith introduces a fresh perspective on talent acquisition, challenging traditional hiring methods and advocating for a skills-first approach. Drawing on his expertise and real-world experience, Smith empowers hiring managers to make confident decisions and build high-performing teams.
This guide for hiring managers is laser-focused on two core principles:
Showing the Big Picture of Hiring: Gain a comprehensive understanding of a good hiring process from start to finish. Say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to clarity as you navigate every stage with ease.
Embracing a Skills-First Approach: Say farewell to the outdated idea that education equals competence and hello to a new era of hiring. Learn how to prioritize skills and competencies over credentials, ensuring you assemble a team of top-notch talent poised for success.
Whether you're dipping your toes into the hiring pool for the first time or a seasoned hiring manager, “A Better Choice" equips you with the tools, strategies, and mindset to revolutionize your hiring game. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to a brighter, more skillful future for your team. Dive in today and unlock the secrets to building a powerhouse team that's ready to tackle any challenge thrown its way.
Author Quotes:
"Instead of only considering candidates with college degrees, many jobs can be filled by assessing them for technical and soft skills."
"Your hiring decisions should be made based on good evidence, rather than gut feel."
“In skills-first hiring, proper use of valid assessments and interviews is the key to ensuring that you make good hires.”
“Universities are still a viable place to find careers and develop skills, but they are not the only place.”