Now you have been selected. You are anxious, and happy that you got that dream job. You are on your way to your first day at work. You want to make a stellar first impression. Manicure, pedicure, hair: all done. You even bought a new outfit – and although it still does not… Read more »
Development Assessment – Commonly Asked Questions – Part 2
When the interviewer asks me what I want to do next in my career, should I just say that I want my boss’ job? That’s the next logical step, isn’t it? Again, this is a growth opportunity for you, so be candid and truthful. Share honestly what careers opportunities are appealing to you and the… Read more »
Development Assessment – Commonly Asked Questions
As a follow-up to my previous blog series on Assessment of Potential in a selection context, I thought I would share some insights on when assessment is used as a development initiative, as this seems to be becoming more and more popular within organizations. A question or two about Development Assessment … I… Read more »
What is it like to have an Assessment Debrief?
I have just joined MarchFifteen and of course, as a certified coach and assessor myself, volunteered to be assessed by my new partners. What better way would there be for us to get to know one another. Then, after two short weeks on the job, one of my partners, Martine Sanscartier debriefed me on… Read more »
Selection Assessment – Commonly Asked Questions – Part 2
How should I answer all those multiple choice questions … always try to pick the best sounding answer, right? Wrong! Actually, the very best way to answer those questions is to select the right answer for you. The personality questionnaires have no right or wrong answer, and this is why you should pick the answer… Read more »
Selection Assessment – Commonly Asked Questions
Having done assessments for almost two decades, I’ve been surprised at the amount of people who have come up with similar questions and worries over the years. Realizing that it is stressful to go to an outside firm to get assessed as part of a selection process – especially for the first time –… Read more »
Thank you!
Recently, I came across this quote: “The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered, ‘Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result… Read more »
Purpose – Picture – People – Passion – Profit
Struck by Paulo Coelho’s quote, “Life without a cause is life without an effect,” I went under a rock and pondered… To really make a difference, as organizations, we cannot focus only on the bottom line, on the shareholder’s value. I believe we need to consider the broader community, a greater purpose…And our sense… Read more »
MarchFifteen’s First Year Anniversary Party 2012
The MarchFifteen Team would like to cordially invite you to our First Year Anniversary Party 2012. We look forward to connecting with you as a community as we share exciting news about the evolution of our firm and how it impacts you. As is our tradition, we are ready to raise a glass of bubbly… Read more »
