Hiring Talent: Decoding Levels of Work in the Behavioral Interview

by Tom Foster

This is the only book on hiring that blends the research on levels of work with the discipline of behavioral interviewing. Every role has a level of decision making, a level of problem solving. The research on levels of work, pioneered by the late Dr. Elliott Jaques, is powerful science. The discipline of behavioral interviewing is the most effective method for its application. This is the only book that puts these two ideas together in a practical framework for managers faced with the hiring decision.

Genres: Business

158 pages, Paperback

First published January 5, 2013

Reviews

[Adam Howarth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good not great, ask behavorial not hypothetical questions. Past behavior dictates future behavior. Identify the level of work you are interviewing for and key areas of that job. Have a detailed list of questions pre-formulated - down to the word to use during the interview.

[Doug H · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pros - Did give me new ways to approach the hiring process that I would not have originally thought about. Also gave good number of examples.

Cons - a bit overkill, I don’t think I necessarily agree with the process outlined in this book. It was also more tailored towards industrial and construction work rather than an office environment.

[Varadi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good ideas

There are a couple of good ideas, but it is basically an interpretation of Jacques work. I liked the practical approach.