From Columbus Business First, Women of Influence is an interview series showcasing some of the most powerful women in the Central Ohio business community. Hosted by Eleanor Kennedy, Assistant Managing Editor.
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episode 17: Women of Influence Preview: Lori Kaiser (plus job interview advice from powerful execs)
Lori Kaiser and her team can tell pretty quickly from a candidate's resume if they've got the technical skills and experience necessary to succeed at the accounting firm.
What they're looking for in a job interview, then, is more of an intangible quality.
"We tend to like people … that have batteries included," Kaiser said. "“They’re going to be out there at the client site, and they have to be a self-starter."
Kaiser, who launched her consulting business nearly 30 years ago and has since grown it to about 70 employees, shared her thoughts on hiring during a recent taping of our Women of Influence podcast. Our full conversation will drop next Friday, but we're sharing a preview this week including Kaiser's thoughts on hiring and growth, plus her story of proving the naysayers wrong with her business.
Also in this preview: a few more thoughts on the interview process from yours truly, plus my favorite interview questions as shared by our 2019 C-Suite Award winners.