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4 Character Questions For Interviews

Through several years of interviewing, I’ve developed a distaste for asking job applicants the standard questions. You typically get the same vague, semi-satisfactory responses from anyone who’s been in an interview before. Worse yet, most of the questions you’re used to hearing don’t speak to character, and that’s really the big question mark with a [...]

Discussion: Working From Home

Today on our Facebook page, we’ll be discussing the economic value of working from home, and whether it’s really a feasible large-scale solution. Got something to say? Hit the Facebook discussion and contribute your comments.

Discussion: Lying About Your Education In A Resume

Today on our Facebook page, we’ll be discussing whether the rising cost of higher ed and declining quality have made the option of fabricating your degree and skipping school altogether a viable option. A touchy subject indeed. Got something to say? Hit the Facebook discussion and contribute your comments. Note: if you are not yet [...]

The Big Three: Expertise, Motivation And Professionalism

Curious as to why KarmaFile’s ratings are based on three core attributes? Maybe you think three is too many. Maybe you think it’s not enough. Or, maybe you think we should have used smiley faces instead, and scrapped all these pesky ratings. All good thoughts, but give us a few minutes of your time, and [...]

The Cone Of Ignorance

Need another reason to emphasize peer reviews in your company’s department? Look no further than the wisdom of The Simpsons, who in this video clip showcase a rather extravagant example of how poor performers bring down the work ethic of surrounding individuals: Do you have a “cone of ignorance” on your team? Someone whose lack [...]

Is It Hot In Here, Or Is It Just Heatmaps?

Ever seen a heatmap before? Probably not. Ever wonder why we ask you folks questions we already know the answer to? Moving on… KarmaFile uses a product called CrazyEgg, a tool that allows us to spy on people improve our website design based on actual clicks from visitors surfing the site. The tool basically generates [...]

How A Salesperson Can Benefit From KarmaFile

Having spent the early part of my career in sales and sales management, I can say that the following tidbit has been proven true time and time again: unsuccessful salespeople believe the best product wins, and successful salespeople believe the product has absolutely nothing to do with it. Seriously… I once saw a guy sell [...]

Using KarmaFile To Conduct 360 Employee Reviews

Have you considered using KarmaFile to conduct 360° reviews of your team or small business? You should – the characteristics of KarmaFile’s review system make it an excellent tool for team-wide employability assessments. Allow us to school you on the selling points for a moment: We keep reviews anonymous. One of the biggest obstacles in [...]