1. On a scale of 1-10, how sure are you that you do not want to continue to be an HR manager or consultant, but instead want to manage content about HR? 10 – 100% sure I want to do this different kind of job. 9 8 7 6 5 – 50/50 – neither sure nor unsure. 4 3 2 1 – 100% unsure. Thanks for making me re-think this, I now realize I'm actually not interested in this job.

2. First Name:

3. Last Name:

4. Preferred phone:

5. Your Email (please, use the same one to send us your resume):

6. City:     State:     Zipcode:

7. In your ideal world, how many hours per week would you wish to work for us? <10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41+

8. If necessary, how many hours maximum per week could you work for us? <10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41+

9. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate yourself in each of the following?
   1. Writing skills 10 – World-renowned expert (e.g., sought-after for speaking and consulting engagements) 9 – Expert 8 – Very strong – I really know what I'm doing 7 – Strong - well above average 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median – the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - Lack experience 2 1

   2. Practical business knowledge 10 – World-renowned expert (e.g., sought-after for speaking and consulting engagements) 9 – Expert 8 – Very strong – I really know what I'm doing 7 – Strong - well above average 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median – the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - Lack experience 2 1

   3. Broad and deep HR knowledge and 12+ years experience (familiar with standard concepts, best practices and procedures within the fields of Management and HR), in the HR topics below. [Don't worry: It is not realistic to expect you to be strong in every HR topic. No one is. In areas of HR in which you are not so strong (or at least have less knowledge), you would simply need to rely on other resources (as per questions #9 and #10).]
      • Benefits 10 – World-renowned expert (e.g., sought-after for speaking and consulting engagements) 9 – Expert 8 – Very strong – I really know what I'm doing 7 – Strong - well above average 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median – the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - Lack experience 2 1

      • Compensation 10 – World-renowned expert (e.g., sought-after for speaking and consulting engagements) 9 – Expert 8 – Very strong – I really know what I'm doing 7 – Strong - well above average 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median – the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - Lack experience 2 1

      • Employee Relations 10 – World-renowned expert (e.g., sought-after for speaking and consulting engagements) 9 – Expert 8 – Very strong – I really know what I'm doing 7 – Strong - well above average 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median – the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - Lack experience 2 1

      • Leadership, Management & Communication 10 – World-renowned expert (e.g., sought-after for speaking and consulting engagements) 9 – Expert 8 – Very strong – I really know what I'm doing 7 – Strong - well above average 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median – the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - Lack experience 2 1

      • Legal/Legislative Issues 10 – World-renowned expert (e.g., sought-after for speaking and consulting engagements) 9 – Expert 8 – Very strong – I really know what I'm doing 7 – Strong - well above average 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median – the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - Lack experience 2 1

      • Talent Management (incl. employee development, motivation, evaluation, training, retention) 10 – World-renowned expert (e.g., sought-after for speaking and consulting engagements) 9 – Expert 8 – Very strong – I really know what I'm doing 7 – Strong - well above average 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median – the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - Lack experience 2 1

      • Safety & Security 10 – World-renowned expert (e.g., sought-after for speaking and consulting engagements) 9 – Expert 8 – Very strong – I really know what I'm doing 7 – Strong - well above average 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median – the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - Lack experience 2 1

      • Staffing/Onboarding 10 – World-renowned expert (e.g., sought-after for speaking and consulting engagements) 9 – Expert 8 – Very strong – I really know what I'm doing 7 – Strong - well above average 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median – the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - Lack experience 2 1

      • Technology & HRIS 10 – World-renowned expert (e.g., sought-after for speaking and consulting engagements) 9 – Expert 8 – Very strong – I really know what I'm doing 7 – Strong - well above average 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median – the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - Lack experience 2 1

      How concentrated is your expertise? For only your strongest 3 HR topics, assign percentage values to each signifying their relative strength, so that they add up to 100%. (e.g., Technology 60%, Compensation 30%, Staffing 10%.)

      % Benefits
      % Compensation
      % Employee Relations
      % Leadership, Management & Communication
      % Legal/Legislative Issues
      % Talent Management (incl. employee development, motivation, evaluation, training/development)
      % Safety & Security
      % Staffing/Onboarding
      % Technology & HRIS
      

10. On a scale of 1 to 10, please rate your existing network of HR experts. [Remember: Since we do not expect you, or anyone, to know everything yourself, a big component of this job will be to build and manage a large, comprehensive network of HR experts (both organizations/firms, as well as individuals -- incl. employment and labor lawyers, HR consultants, HR professionals, HR industry professionals, and academics) across the US: you will need to establish and maintain relationships to gain their contributions of content and expertise, and leverage their expertise and connections.] 10 – Know all of the world-renowned HR experts and they answer my calls 9 – Exceptional network 8 – Very strong network with lots of people I can contact 7 – Strong network, have a fair number of people I can contact for help or input 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median - the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 - I know people in other areas of HR than my own specialty 2 – I know a few people in the HR field 1 – I don't know anyone else in the HR field

11. On a scale of 1 to 10, please rate your ability to build and manage a comprehensive, top quality network of experts. 10 – I already have excelled at this 9 – Excellent, this comes naturally to me 8 – Very strong, it's how I like to work 7 – Pretty good 6 – Slightly above average 5 – Median - the typical HR Generalist 4 – Slightly below average 3 – Not my strength, but could do some as necessary 2 – Wouldn't know where to start, would be more of a challenge to me 1 – Don't know how to build and manage a network, and would neither enjoy nor be good at this

12. Do you have experience dealing with:
    • a) Big hiring pushes in growth mode?   Yes No
    • b) Downsizings/layoffs?    Yes No
    • c) Unions?    Yes No

13. In what size firms (number of FTEs) have you worked — check all that apply:

    <100
    101 – 500
    501 - 1000
    1,001 – 10,000
    10,001+
    

14. How many years have you worked in HR?

15. How many years have you worked in other business jobs outside of HR?

16. How many years have you been a specialist with the job title:
    
    Benefits specialist
    Compensation specialist
    Employment Lawyer
    HR Generalist
    Safety & Security (Risk Management) specialist
    Staffing/Onboarding specialist
    Technology & HRIS specialist
    Training/Development specialist
    

17. Education achieved – check all that apply:

    Bachelor's
    Master's
    Ph.D.
    None

18. HR Certifications – check all that apply:

    PHR
    SPHR
    Other — please list:

19. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 5 for the average business person and 10 being highest, what number would give yourself for:
    • Entrepreneurialism, innovation, creativity? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
    • Willingness to experiment & test, and if it doesn't work try something else? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
    • Open-mindedness and willingness to listen ... to seek out input, feedback and new ideas? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
    • Flexibility? 10 = Last minute changes do not affect your morale and ability to get the job done. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

20. Below what dollar level would you reject a job offer from us?

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