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Behavioral Interview Questions: What You Need to Know

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Seasoned recruiters and HR departments know very well the distinction between traditional interview questions and behavioral interview questions. This type of interview helps companies learn whether a candidate is the best fit for a particular job. Behavioral Interview Questions vs. Traditional Interview Questions.

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What is Behavioral-Based Interviewing?

PandoLogic

Behavioral-based interviewing provides an effective alternative, collecting more pertinent information, and bolstering results compared to unstructured interviews. Today we’ll be discussing behavioral interviewing, its benefits, and what questions to ask during the interview process.

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How to Build a Diverse Recruiting Strategy

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Reducing employee turnover : A positive and inclusive work environment increases retention and reduces turnover. For example, phrases like “young and energetic” or “experienced veteran” might exclude qualified candidates from different age groups. Additionally, refrain from using gendered job titles (e.g., salesperson” or “server”).

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Understanding “Quality of Hire” in Tech Recruitment

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Retention rate Analyze how long employees stay with your company. Behavioral interviews Conduct behavioral interviews to assess a candidate’s problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and adaptability. Ask for specific examples of their past achievements. Are they a positive influence on the team?

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Streamline Your Hiring Process: 25 Best Practices for Saving Time and Reducing Costs

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Use a Recruiting Software: AkkenCloud is an example of a recruiting software that can help you automate your recruiting process, manage resumes, and streamline your hiring workflow. Schedule Interviews Efficiently: Use scheduling tools like Calendly to streamline the interview scheduling process and avoid back-and-forth emails.

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How to Use Personality Tests for Hiring (The Right Way) 

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Because personality tests draw inconclusive results and are easy to fake, it’s best to use them in combination with soft skills assessments , technical skills assessments, cognitive ability tests , and behavioral interviewing. Personality tests sort people into categories based on their behaviors, motivations, and character attributes.

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Cultural Fit vs Skills: Which Screening is Important When Hiring?

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This, in turn, leads to higher retention rates and a better work environment. For example, employers can assess a candidate’s technical abilities through skills tests and assessments, while also evaluating their cultural fit through behavioral interviews and reference checks.