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_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT

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_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Today we are talking hiring remorse and interviewing #K12Talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Don’t forget to respond to our Q's by using A: and #K12Talent!

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1. Let’s start off with introductions! Share your name, position, and location! #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Chris Wolk, k-4 principal/HR, Grayslake, IL #k12talent

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: Jon Bartelt, Supt., Bloomingdale SD 13, tweeting from the home office in Geneva, IL #k12talent

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@ChrisWolk - the honor is mine, you had the tweet of the week with Napoleon Dynamite. #k12talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Home office, yeah me too. #K12Talent

In reply to @jonbartelt

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Sweet. #k12talent

In reply to @ChrisWolk

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Sad thing is that's how I dance. #k12talent

In reply to @jonbartelt

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Great to have you tonight! #K12Talent

In reply to @ChrisWolk

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us! #K12Talent

In reply to @jonbartelt

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q2. What are the first clues that you hired the wrong person for the job? #K12Talent

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: When they are more focused on salary and less on student growth after school has begun. #k12talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: Depends on case. Most likely it begins with student relationships and how they treat students. #k12talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: Staff relationships and in ability to reflect comes in closely behind. #k12talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Don't forget to add #k12talent. Good to see you.

In reply to @TamekaWB

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2.2: The classroom where the door is closed not open is also a sign (not always a positive one) - are the desks in rows? #k12talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q3. Was the reason for the bad hire skill-based, culture mismatch, criminal or other? #K12Talent

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3: Most of mine have been cultural fit issues, thankfully no criminals - but if one comes in, best check with your attorney. #k12talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3: Yes...usually last minute hire and skill or relationship/culture issue. #k12talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q4. How do you use pre-employment assessment tests during the interview process to ensure a better fit for the job? #K12Talent

KathleenKColgan Jun 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Q3. Jumping in late to the chat! Most bad hires have been culture mismatch. #K12Talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Glad you could make it! #K12Talent

In reply to @KathleenKColgan

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Better late than never. Good to see you #k12talent

In reply to @KathleenKColgan

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: @HUMANeX has really helped identify those candidates where there are ?s vs. those that are destined for excellence. #k12talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Yes sir. Sad I missed the conference but last day of school. #k12talent

In reply to @jonbartelt, @HUMANeX

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q5. Aside from skills, how can you determine in the interview if a candidate is a good fit for your organization’s culture? #K12Talent

KathleenKColgan Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q5 The sample lesson and doing group interviews are crucial for this in my district #k12Talent

DarcyKriha Jun 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Hiring mistakes -where to even begin? Thoroughly check references people ! ! Can't stress that enough. #k12talent

In reply to @jonbartelt

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: Are they child centered in their responses? Do they make eye contact during the process (assertive, confident)? #k12talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q6. What components of traditional interviewing are you revamping in your organization to reduce the number of bad hires? #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Q6: Attempting to establish dist wide expectation, look fors, reference check process. #k12talent.

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A6: Using more phone screens to maximize time and to get other team members impressions B4 final candidate group made. #k12talent

KathleenKColgan Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A6: we finally have standard interview process/questions for all interviews...not ready to revamp yet! #k12Talent

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A6.2: Using exit interviews for the first time - getting great data! #k12talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Like to pick your brain as you just went through it. #k12talent

In reply to @KathleenKColgan

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Love this! Great ideas #K12Talent

In reply to @TamekaWB

DarcyKriha Jun 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q5 is he/she passionate about something? anything counts. Finding joy in something and sharing it with others is critical. #K12Talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q5. Aside from skills, how can you determine in the interview if a candidate is a good fit for your organization’s culture? #K12Talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q7. How are you using technology to improve sourcing and interviews to reduce bad hires? #K12Talent

KathleenKColgan Jun 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Exit interviews are my current favorite thing! #k12Talent

In reply to @jonbartelt

KathleenKColgan Jun 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Any time! It's been quite a process but so worthwhile #k12Talent

In reply to @ChrisWolk

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Have you checked out the exit interviews on https://t.co/CE7GOZBvY4? Always looking for more if you've found some that work #k12talent

In reply to @KathleenKColgan, @jonbartelt

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A7: Not maximizing my tech resources in this area, but I am sure up for a good idea! #k12talent

KathleenKColgan Jun 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A7: checking out my HR colleagues' twitter feeds for tips... #k12Talent

KathleenKColgan Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I haven't, but I definitely will! Thanks! #k12Talent

In reply to @_AASPA_, @jonbartelt

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

This is a great way to use tech and social! #K12Talent

KathleenKColgan Jun 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A7: checking out my HR colleagues' twitter feeds for tips... #k12Talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q8. How are you training hiring managers at your organization to be better at interviewing and selecting new hires? #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A7: Want to use @FrontlineEdu assessments on applitrack but as part of consortium it's not available. #k12talent #moneyissues

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A8: I'll let you know after tomorrow. #k12talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

.@FrontlineEdu is great resource to use for hiring! #k12Talent

In reply to @TamekaWB, @FrontlineEdu

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A8: Bloomingdale is 6X trained in @HUMANeX so we are able to support each other in the candidate selection process. #k12talent

DarcyKriha Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Yes - exit interviews are a special kind of #crucialconversation that we all avoid but why not get to the heart of it? #k12talent

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A6.2: Using exit interviews for the first time - getting great data! #k12talent

KathleenKColgan Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A8: By supporting them in following the process that has been established. The steps are important, not an attempt to control #k12Talent

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

You need to embrace feedback, no matter what it may be, in order to grow and improve as an organization. #k12talent

In reply to @DarcyKriha

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q9. Any final words of wisdom you’d like to provide on today’s topic of on hiring remorse? #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A9: Poor hires happen to everyone. Have a process to keep them at a minimum. #k12talent

jonbartelt Jun 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A9: The emphasis of hiring right: do not settle! Spend your money in training your team rather than paying for it in the end. #k12talent

KathleenKColgan Jun 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A9: Hire in haste, repent (or non-renew) in leisure 😉 #k12Talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

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_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Great advice @ChrisWolk! #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Jun 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A9: Poor hires happen to everyone. Have a process to keep them at a minimum. #k12talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Thank you #K12Talent chat participants – see you on the next #Edchat on June 27 / We will be talking more on hiring!

_AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Thank you all for joining us tonight! Great #K12Talent chat 😃