-
Susan Enns, President, Sales Professionals of Ottawa
On behalf of the Sales Professionals of Ottawa, I wanted to thank you very much for being one of our table facilitators at our first ever May Round Table Discussion. At the end of the morning, the room was ringing with positive comments and rave reviews! The immense success of the event was a direct result of your valued participation, professionalism and expertise.
Thank you again for your continued support to SPO. It is always greatly appreciated!
Hiring Manager Resources
Recruitment expertise, executive placement and staffing insights, HR best practices and more
Latest Articles for Employers
Recruiting and Hiring Resources: Find Top Talent
Hiring Manager Questionnaire:
Bring clarity to your true hiring requirements with this PDF download! It provides you with the most practical questions to ask yourself and helps flush out the details that will become integral to your job posting and interview process.
Questionnaire for Hiring Managers - Free Download (PDF)
New Employee Orientation Checklist:
When hiring a new manager, whether to fill a vacancy or to create a new position, setting clear expectations is critical to a successful engagement. These guidelines are useful for any employee onboarding situation.
New Employee Orientation Checklist - Free Download (PDF)
Sample Job Descriptions:
When making a hiring decision, everything stems from the job description - proof that you have actually thought out the job and what you’re looking for in terms of technical and personal fit. The job description itemizes the key activities of the position. Most of these will be critical to the success of the new hire. How can you measure success if you have never told anyone what you expect of them?
Vice President Global Operations - Sample Job Description (PDF)
Product Line Vice President - Sample Job Description (PDF)
Director of Human Resources - Sample Job Description (PDF)
Regional Sales Manager - Sample Job Description (PDF)
Vice President Sales - Sample Job Description (PDF)
Senior Total-Rewards Analyst - Sample Job Description (PDF)
Top Candidate Job Interview Questions (for Hiring Managers)
Lets face it, interviewing is a tedious and stressful process. Which questions should you ask and which ones are appropriate? Are you going to pick the right person for the position?
And finding the right talent for your team is critical. It will help your team:
- Produce more and come up with better ideas
- Work better together
- Earn more revenue and be more profitable
- Work happier and help attract more top talent
Here are the top interview questions to help hiring managers find the best fit for their team. Some of the questions are very straight forward and some help bring out the candidate's personality and behavior without directly asking them.
Behavioral Interview Questions for Hiring Managers Part 1 - Teamwork (PDF)
(Teamwork, Respect for Others, Positive Attitude, Builds Trust)
Behavioral Interview Questions for Hiring Managers Part 2 - Commitment (PDF)
(Commitment, Continuous Learning, Customer Service, Creativity/Innovation, Motivation Fit)
Behavioral Interview Questions for Hiring Managers Part 3 - Adaptability (PDF)
(Adaptability/Flexibility, Displays Vision, Leadership, Problem Solving, Resolves Conflict)
Behavioral Interview Questions for Hiring Managers Part 4 - Communication (PDF)
(Interpersonal Skills, Communicates Effectively, Makes Effective Decisions, Takes Responsibility)
Behavioral Interview Questions for Hiring Managers Part 5 - Organization (PDF)
(Planning, Organizational Awareness, Dependability, Job Knowledge)
Behavioural Interview Questions for a Supervisor/Manager Role (PDF)
(Employee Development, Encourages Teamwork, Leads Change, Empowers Staff, Diversity)
Interview Questions for a National (Account) Manager Role (PDF)
Interview Questions for a Sales Position (any industry) (PDF)