Interviewing one-on-one can be nerve-wracking enough, but panel interviews, when not conducted properly, can be disastrous. This episode demonstrates how to prepare for the interview so that every panelist is ready to perform well. Find out the essential Ds and Don'ts for these interviews as well as the benefits of having varied opinions, and tips for effective assessment discussions.

Management is the first and foremost element in business success, and inadequate or improper management the primary cause of business failure. In this program, Jim Sanders, administrator of the United States Small Business Administration, provides cogent insights into the many aspects of management which the small-business owner must address in order to survive and prosper: strategic planning; writing the business plan; hiring, training, and supervising...

Tory Johnson interviews Adam Bryant about his New York Times column and book, The Corner Office, in this ABC News @ Work special report. The author discusses the five characteristics that most CEOs look for when hiring. Passionate curiosity, battle-hardened confidence, team smarts, fearlessness, and a simple mindset are some of the traits that are required to be successful in business today.

Peter Wallbridge explains the life cycle of employees from recruitment to exit. He breaks down the functions of the human resources department which include; advertising and marketing the company brand, recruiting new employees, hiring, planning for training and development, managing performance, knowing local and state laws, following policy for terminations, managing change, and remuneration.

Some were expecting it, but others were convinced they'd been called into the human resources office because they were getting a raise. What do people who were paid to be creative for a living do when they're laid off? This inspiring documentary profiles a group of marketing professionals who found their true callings after losing their jobs. Sixteen men and women candidly discuss the punched-in-the-gut feeling and loss of self-esteem they experienced...

As the digital revolution sweeps across America, many young people are experiencing what has come to be known as the digital divide. The first hour of this program examines the push to wire America's schools, addressing crucial issues such as integration of technology into curriculums, budget trade-offs that leave low-tech subjects starving for scarce funds, and the need for ongoing hardware and software support. In the second hour, more experts,...

The questions asked during an interview can get a manager the information they need to make an informed decision on whom to hire, but certain questions can be problematic and should be avoided. This episode explores situational and behavioral interviewing and how, when used appropriately, these techniques can be a powerful tool in the hiring process. Viewers will also learn the proper use of open and closed questions.

Interviewers need to ask a wide range of questions in order to assess an applicant's suitability for a position. This episode shows viewers the process as Sadhana interviews Erin for a receptionist position in the corporate headquarters of a large business. After the interview is completed, Erin's performance is reviewed.

If bullying is not appropriately managed, a culture of fear can become endemic in an organization. Fortunately, this negative culture can be turned around by educating staff, laying down clear procedures to report incidents of intimidation, and by the presence of empathetic managers who act quickly to resolve problems. Using dramatized scenes and expert interviews, this program explores strategies to manage and prevent bullying in the workplace, and...

Psychometric testing, used to assess a candidate's psychological and cognitive suitability for a particular job, is a key stage in the recruitment process for many employers. This interview-led program explains what psychometric testing is and why it's used, the various types of psychometric tests job candidates might encounter, how to prepare for the tests, and the advantages and disadvantages of psychometric testing. Viewers gain insight into psychometric...