Comments on: Evaluating People

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:31:53 +0000

Great advice. I sometimes think that interviewers should take a class on body language to help round out how they evaluate candidates. But those that conduct phone interviews might have a harder time & have to rely on experience. However, even the person scheduling the interview can gain a lot from how the candidate behaves through the initial process.

By: Mike Ramer

Mike Ramer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:03:32 +0000

Rachel, Thanks for your comment. Agree with you fully, “the first thing to look for is someone who is genuine.” Simple in theory, harder in practice. A person could be genuine though not have a solid “sense of self” which breeds confidence – a key attribute in seeing the glass half-full and having a “can-do” attitude. Best, Mike

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:18:19 +0000

What a great article. When we recruit board members I always say the first thing to look for is someone who is genuine. The rest usually follows. Genuine personality. Genuine work ethic. Genuine… you get it!

By: Mike Ramer

Mike Ramer — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:19:29 +0000

Thanks Caryn for inspiring me to write this from your post of Buffet’s quote. Great to reconnect with you after so many years. Hope all is well with you, your career and your family. Best, Mike

By: Mike Ramer

Mike Ramer — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:16:43 +0000

Hi Alicia, Glad you liked this post and thanks for your comment. Yes, how people “sound” on the phone helps to determine a person’s confidence, knowledge and “sense of self”. Agree with you that “sincerity is huge” and is an important part of authenticity and integrity. Best, Mike

By: Mike Ramer

Mike Ramer — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:10:01 +0000

Thanks for your comment Mort. Agree with you. If I feel someone lacks integrity, then I also create a “comfortable distance from such person” as you say. Best, Mike

By: Mort

Mort — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:21:29 +0000

Mike,
Thanks for your post. It is succinct and on-target. I am a strong believer that individual intrinsic core values define the actions taken upon a situation. Positive core values a.k.a integrity is what I seek in business partnership, in friendship, etc. If someone lacks integrity then I have the “green light” to create a secure and comfortable distance from such person.
Intelligence and energy: another two beautiful and fulfilling words.
Cheers,
Mort

By: Alicia Arenas (@AliciaSanera)

Alicia Arenas (@AliciaSanera) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:10:57 +0000

Great post Mike! I think job seekers underestimate the importance of how they sound on phone. Are they confident, do they sound friendly, are they concise? And you are so right, we can tell when someone is faking “friendliness.” Sincerity is huge. Of course the same is true for sales reps!There are lots of similarities between what job seekers and small business owners should do. Thanks for the post Mike!

By: Caryn Abner

Caryn Abner — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:52:01 +0000

Mike,

So incredibly true!

Thanks for the helpful tips in terms of discerning this important quality.

By: Michal VanDervort

Michal VanDervort — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:14:51 +0000

nice job, mike!

great advice. look forward to the next posts!