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7 Interview Questions for Business Development Roles

By Yscouts | December 23, 2016

If you’re looking to add a business development manager to your company, the first step is to ace the interview. Asking the right business development interview questions ensures you’re choosing the right candidate for the role. Take a look at some of the most important topics to cover when interviewing a business development manager candidate. Top Business…

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Marketing Director Interview Questions

8 Interview Questions for Prospective Marketing Directors

By Yscouts | December 21, 2016

Looking to hire a marketing director to propel your business forward? We’ve collected a few of the top marketing director interview questions to pose to a candidate. The marketing director is responsible for interpreting market data while developing and guiding the marketing staff. Candidates must create excellent marketing strategies, motivate the team and also pinpoint room for improvement. A candidate…

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Top 8 Social Media Manager Interview Questions

Top 8 Social Media Manager Interview Questions

By Yscouts | December 19, 2016

Looking to hire a new Social Media Manager, but not sure where to start with getting to know the candidates during the interview? Well, start here—because we have some social media manager interview questions that are sure to get the answers you’re looking for (or not looking for). Top Social Media Manager Interview Questions What online…

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Gavin Armstrong Podcast Interview – Founder & CEO of Lucky Iron Fish

By Yscouts | December 12, 2016

Today we’re interviewing Gavin Armstrong, the Founder & CEO of Lucky Iron Fish. As a young kid, Gavin was bullied extensively, and he channeled those negative experiences into a strong drive to become a success in the world of high finance. During his university experience, he volunteered in refugee camps in north Kenya and saw…

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Detecting Deception & Lies In The Recruitment Process

By Yscouts | November 30, 2016

Recruiting can be tough. But it’s even tougher when you detect a red flag during your interactions with a candidate. This comprehensive guide will help you determine if a candidate you’re attempting to recruit might be fooling you. Detecting Lies In The Recruitment Process Zeroing In On Any Non-Specifics As a general rule of thumb—and it may…

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How Long Does It Take To Find A CEO

How Long Does It Take To Find A CEO?

By Yscouts | November 23, 2016

So, how long does it take to find a CEO, taking into consideration the research process, the interviews, the candidate lineup, and so forth? In short, you must “go slow to go fast.” Let’s first expand on the “go slow to go fast” component of hiring an executive. Thoughtfulness in Hiring The notion of going…

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Brian Walker Podcast Interview – CEO of Herman Miller

By Yscouts | November 4, 2016

Today we’re interviewing Brian Walker, the Chief Executive Officer at Herman Miller, one of the most well-known office furniture companies. Most of you are likely familiar with Herman Miller because of the success of the Aeron Chair. In fact, you might be sitting on one right now. A deeper dive into the world of Herman Miller…

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Tucker Max Podcast Interview – Author, Entrepreneur & Public Speaker

By Yscouts | October 27, 2016

Today we’re interviewing Tucker Max, writer, entrepreneur, father, husband, and an ever-evolving human being. But even Tucker would be the first to say he doesn’t want to label himself; that’s one of the topics of conversation we get into. This is a guy who has written four books, and three of them have gone on…

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Della Simpson & Kari Brizius Podcast Interview – CEO & President, Relan

By Yscouts | October 12, 2016

Today we are interviewing Della Simpson and Kari Brizius. Della and Kari share a common passion for sustainability. Their passion comes from a lifetime of living consciously and making choices with the philosophy of ‘leaving the earth a little bit better than the way they found it’. The company they purchased in 2011, called Relan,…

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Amelia Newbury Podcast Interview – COO, Authentic Leadership Institute

By Yscouts | October 10, 2016

Today we’re interviewing Amelia Newbury, the Chief Operating Officer at the Authentic Leadership Institute. The Authentic Leadership Institute is focused on helping leaders discover and tap into what makes them unique. It’s a program designed to harness the power of purpose and deploy it into the business world, so that we can tackle the biggest, hairiest…

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