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Brian Soper has been helping regional and community banks in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions identify and recruit talent for over 18 years.
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Tag Archives: cultural fit
When Christmas Falls on Hump Day!
Thank you for the support throughout the year! We couldn’t resist the hump day reference! Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Posted in Executive Recruiting, Holiday Humor, KenanSoperBryant, Personality Profiling
Tagged cultural fit, holiday, Hump Day
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Richard Branson’s Take on Hiring
I have always been a fan of Richard Branson. Maybe it’s because I aspire to work from a hammock on my own island! Branson always has an opinion and many times it makes you step back and think. I love … Continue reading
Infusing New Ideas or Hiring Yourself?
Sometimes, in an attempt to hire a candidate who will be a good “cultural fit” with the organization, managers make the mistake of hiring themselves. The article below discusses why that can be a big mistake. One reason that rang … Continue reading
Great Question!
The author of the attached article suggests some great questions that can help organizations determine whether a candidate is a cultural fit. Take a look! Unconventional Interview Questions
Limit my choices?
Given too many choices, some companies just can’t pull the trigger on a hiring decision. The attached article describes a company that couldn’t find a viable candidate out of 25,000 applicants, and another company that bypassed on a candidate … Continue reading
Banks use Social Media to Communicate Company Culture
The attached article references using social media to communicate your bank’s company culture, resulting in candidates that might be a better fit. Numerous research studies have shown that 87% – 90% of turnover is due to lack of culture/personality fit … Continue reading
There are No Shortcuts when Hiring!
Most CEOs and business owners would agree that their most important assets are the people in their organizations – their human capital. With that said, I find it intriguing that these same executives often don’t put enough effort into the … Continue reading
Posted in Executive Recruiting, KenanSoperBryant
Tagged 2012, banking, candidates, cultural fit, executive recruiting, hiring, interviewing, KenanSoperBryant, Soper
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