Skills & Competencies
A well-rounded communicator excels in both of these forms of communication.
What are written and verbal communication?
Before writing an email, you should first be clear on these three things.
What are WHAT you need, WHEN you need it, and WHY you need it?
This DiSC style is patient, accommodating, and asks "how" questions.
What is S-Style?
HSCs should introduce hiring managers to Non-Traditional candidates during this step in the recruiting process.
What is the Recruiting Strategy Discussion?
What WorkJam?
A Hiring Strategy Consultant who demonstrates this competency, steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities.
What is Manages Conflict?
This part of an email clearly states what you need from the recipient, such as approval, feedback, or a decision.
What is a call to action?
This DiSC style is known for being direct, forceful, and results-driven.
What is D-Style?
Hiring non-traditional candidates can expand THIS by including more diverse talent.
What is the talent pool?
Where did the topic of the Ross $0.49 sale originate from?
What is TikTok?
This key Hiring Strategy Consultant skill is defined as: influences by making recommendations with data and analytics to drive strategies to acheive the end goal.
What is Negotiation?
This part of an email should clearly communicate the purpose and request.
What is the subject line?
This DiSC style asks the "who" questions and thrives on social interactions.
What is i-Style?
Hiring non-traditional candidates can improve this key workforce metric by fostering engagement and loyalty.
What is retention?
Ross Stores partners with this professional sports team in support of the Read to Achieve program.
Who are the Golden State Warriors?
A Hiring Strategy Consultant who recognizes potential opportunities, risks, and implications, and raises them appropriately demonstrates this competency.
What is business acumen?
Keep some of these in mind when utilizing Generative AI tools.
What is: (any one of these will count)
Don't over rely on AI; Keep the Ross tone and culture in mind; Protect sensitive information; Perform quality checks.
This DiSC style values accuracy, asks "why" questions, and prefers consistency.
What is C-Style?
Name three hiring limitations that are often placed on searches by hiring managers.
What are: Educational Background, Location/Commute, Work Model, Industry, Years of experience, Tenure, Employment Type, Gaps in employment, Career changes, Career progression, Software/technical skills, Certifications
During yesterday's All Hands meeting, Jim Conroy shared that TJX's ad spend for 2023 was significantly higher than Ross. How much more did TJX spend?
What is 7.5x more?
This key Hiring Strategy Consultant skill can be defined as: Someone who is politically savvy and manages projects by communicating clearly, coaching stakeholders on recruiting best practices and setting expectations ahead of time that both parties agree on.
What is stakeholder expectation management?
This email writing technique acts as a “hook” by making critical points clear within the first 2 to 3 sentences.
What is Front-Loading Important Information?
When communicating with hiring managers, HSCs should use this type of question to keep the conversation going.
What is open-ended questions?
Non-traditional candidates may excel in these skills, which are just as important as technical skills.
What are soft skills?
Early in his career, Ross CEO Jim Conroy worked for this American video rental store chain.
What is Blockbuster Video?
Fun Fact: At its peak in 2004, Blockbuster employed 84,300 people worldwide and operated 9,094 stores.