Recruitment – The Specialist-Generalist

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017 John Worne Interviews, Recruitment, Specialist-Generalist

HBR – Aceing interviews

By John Worne Like many top tips from HBR, given the varied contexts for Specialist-Generalists; they're maybe not to be taken too literally. But there's often something in them... For example, when it comes to interviews it pays to 'get into character', face up to your weak spots and think hard how you're going to … Continue reading HBR – Aceing interviews

June 6, 2012January 14, 2017 John Worne HR

High Hurdles – get over the subtle recruitment barriers

By John Worne Many public bodies and long-service organisations create high hurdles to new joiners. Unintentionally; often. But on the comparatively rare occasions general management jobs go 'external', job descriptions, shortlisting and recruitment panels often focus on too many 'essential' characteristics, highly sector specific knowledge and directly 'relevant' experience. As a result capable outsiders, newcomers, … Continue reading High Hurdles – get over the subtle recruitment barriers

Here's what Harvard Business Review has to say on 'Imposter Syndrome', every Specialist-Generalist's constant companion:

"We’ve all had that feeling of being unqualified to do something we’ve been tasked to do. But the fact that everyone occasionally suffers from impostor syndrome (even CEOs and Prime Ministers) doesn’t make it any easier to handle.

Try these three things:

1) Recognise there are positives to being new in your field. When you’re not steeped in the conventional wisdom of a given profession or industry, you can ask questions that haven’t been asked before or approach problems in ways others haven’t thought of.

2) Adopt a learning mindset. Focus more on what you’re learning than on how you’re performing.

3) Know that you’re not alone. If you’re feeling like an impostor, chances are that others feel the same way."