Synopsis
Creative Hiring introduces The Pinnacle Model which describes the job interview in which both parties mutually enjoy, learn and improve themselves. Most importantly, it aims to accomplish this while elevating and improving the interviewer to see behind the mask of business formality, and decipher the competencies and qualities of the candidates with a high degree of precision.Creativity. Curiosity. Collaboration. Genuineness. These are the central concepts the model is built upon.As a unified theory of in-depth human interaction that can be used both in and out of the business setting, Creative Hiring is a must read for any recruiter, hiring manager or human resources professional. The work is made up of two main parts.“Part One: The Theory” discovers the underlying determinants of human behavior with respect to the job interview setting. For an insightful understanding, The Theory lays down the theoretical foundation on which practical suggestions are built upon. It uses the science of Sociology; Psychology and Communication Studies on the one hand, and the author’s professional recruitment field experience on the other.“Part Two: The Practice” details the Pinnacle Model itself. Its 7 unique principles which can be seen below are placed within the symbolic analogy of ascending up to and descending down from a Pinnacle.The Ascent, Principle 1: Enable Mental ComfortThe Ascent, Principle 2: Earn RespectThe Ascent, Principle 3: Surprise (Pattern Break)The Pinnacle, Principle 4: Show Genuine InterestThe Descent, Principle 5: Side with the CandidateThe Descent, Principle 6: Know YourselfThe Descent, Principle 7: Let Them KnowAlso includes a Hand Guide of Key Takeaways and Skill Building Tips for Interviewers.
About the Author
Ozan Dagdeviren believes in a future in which technology depends on "human sciences" more and more. The main focus of his works are human behaviour, critical thinking, art of happiness and social redesign. During his academic and professional career, he has taken every possible chance to get better at "behaviour analysis"; seeing the person as a complex system and trying to understand it at all levels. He's the author of the book Tough: Happiness Through Critical Thinking (2015), published in print and regularly organizes trainings and workshops around the topic. He has gained his academic education in the areas of Sociology, Psychology and Communication Studies, completing his thesis on changing technologies and societal implications. He has worked in a variety of professional settings including the Behavioural Sciences Institute, Market Research, Executive Search and Professional Recruitment among other Human Resources roles.
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