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Never Hire Anyone Who Doesn't Wear A Watch Every employer has read books and articles, and perhaps even attended seminars on "How to Hire" To their credit many candidates have also read books and articles and attended workshops on how to land a job. In the time-honored ritual, employers ask at interviews, "Where do you expect to be five years from now?" or "What are your strengths?", "Your weaknesses?" And, of course, each candidate responds with well-worn answers. They know the catechism. Instead, the next time you interview, ask the candidates, "What time do you have?" Of course most people wear a watch, but a surprising percentage (estimates range up to 14%) don't. If the candidate does not wear or carry one, it's a big and dangerous red flag. How will this candidate perform with deadlines, keep appointments, or finish tasks on time? suppose they must call a client at 2:24. Will 3:15 be okay? When you ask candidates why they don't wear watches, responses vary. Some say they ask others the time. (Now there are two people working.) Others say it gives them a rash (even a pocket watch or one in the handbag?). Those sensing a watch has become critical issue in the interview will claim it is being repaired. Still others say they have a mental clock. (Well into the interviews, ask them the time again). Even if the desk will work at has a clock, time has little, or a different meaning for these candidates. If you give them a watch (and they are so cheap today), it will be worn only as an ornament. This group of people listens to a different drummer and should be avoided unless you are running a think tank. Valid? Well, according to a study made by the watch industry, people wear a watch to know how much time has elapsed or remains for an activity to be completed. Yes there are exceptions to the rule. You may not be wearing a watch. You might even extraordinary employees who don't wear a watch. But when you hire, hire with the odds working for you. After all, time can be used, wasted or saved, but once lost, it can never be found. |
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