Sparks Group Recruiting Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

When evaluating candidates , their experience and past projects indicate they have the hard, or technical, skills required for the position. However, technical skills aren’t always enough. Candidates also need soft skills, but it’s not as easy to tell if applicants have them.

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Hundred5

MARCH 22, 2022

Soft skills are important. In fact, 89% of recruiters say when a hire doesn’t work out, it usually comes down to a lack of soft skills. For that reason, when hiring your next superstar, you need to prioritize your soft skills assessment. In this article, we will look at all things soft skills.

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The HR Strategy Perspective

JUNE 4, 2023

Explore how automation is revolutionizing the assessment of soft skills, enabling recruiters to find the perfect candidates efficiently and effectively. Discover the cutting-edge approach to talent sourcing!

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Harver

JULY 30, 2020

How can you measure and assess soft skills of potential contact center agents? Build a solid soft skills assessment process and hire better!

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JazzHR

MARCH 20, 2017

A candidate’s resume can instantly tell you whether or not they have the technical experience, qualifications, and hard skills needed for a particular job. Although soft skills can be difficult to quantify, they are essential attributes for predicting job performance and cultural fit. Ask personal questions.

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Recruiting Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Recruiters Fail At Soft Skills Assessments for Recent Grads. But it can be fixed… Soft skills rank at the top of the list for in-demand, entry-level professional roles. Seven of the top eight career-readiness competencies defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) were soft skills.

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Staffingsoft

JUNE 23, 2023

In today’s competitive job market, finding the right candidate goes beyond assessing technical qualifications and experience. Soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities, are crucial for success in any role.

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Sparks Group Recruiting Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

A blog post that breaks down how to vet candidates for basic interpersonal communication skills like verbal and written communication etc.

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Forbes Human Resources Council

APRIL 11, 2023

One of the best ways to strengthen leadership enterprise-wide is to give as much weight to soft skills as hard skills during hiring.

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 20, 2016

You find a candidate with all the experience and technical skills you need for an open position. Their job skills were what you were looking for, but they didn’t have the necessary soft skills. This happens all too often because of how difficult it can be to assess soft skills during the hiring process.

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Workable

MARCH 20, 2024

As an integrated partner of Workable, Thomas International provides assessments based on robust, validated science which helps hiring teams to understand candidate fit based on soft skills as well as technical skills. What are some general trends you all are noticing in the assessments space?

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Linkedin Talent Blog

APRIL 7, 2019

Royal Dutch Shell is a global energy company that has always valued soft skills, even as the particular skills it prizes have changed. Those soft skills are critically important for Shell and its ability to remain a leader in an industry undergoing a sea change. Feedback plays a major role in this.

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Glassdoor for Employers

JANUARY 8, 2018

Executive Chairman of Starbucks Howard Schultz once said, “Hiring people is an art, not a science. And resumes cannot tell you whether someone.

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Recruiting Daily

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Did you know that soft skills dominate job requirements in today’s business landscape? Sure, many employers look for hard skills, whether specialized or technical. Look for candidates who have the soft skills needed for the jobs required by your company. These all reflect their soft skills.

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Linkedin Talent Blog

MARCH 4, 2019

Eight in 10 talent professionals say soft skills (like creativity, collaboration, and adaptability) are increasingly important to their company’s success. And, 92% say these skills matter as much or more than hard skills. By nature, they’re more about recalling the past than demonstrating skills in real time.

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4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Personality interview questions can help you uncover important characteristics, preferences, and soft skills that can ultimately help you decide on the best candidate. Depending on the role, soft skills can be just as important or even more important than hard skills for a new hire’s success.

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ClearCompany Recruiting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A talent review reveals skill gaps and enables better succession planning for critical leadership roles. It's a recurring assessment of employees' skills, competencies, performance, and potential to take on greater responsibility or new roles. Do we have any skill or talent gaps? Oversee talent review meetings.

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Vervoe

JULY 14, 2022

When hiring a candidate for a role in your company, it’s important for them to have a set of desirable soft skills. The best soft skills help employees perform better on the job, integrate into the workplace culture, and handle any conflicts that arise during the workday, whether they happen with a coworker or a client.

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Hiretual

JULY 11, 2023

As we delve into 2023, the landscape of skills-based hiring continues to evolve, influenced by factors such as technological advancements, changing job requirements, and a more diverse and inclusive workforce. In this blog, we will explore the key ways in which skills-based hiring has evolved in 2023.

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Recruiter

JANUARY 15, 2019

According to a Deloitte report, talent acquisition (TA) teams that use AI, predictive data analytics, and other advanced technology tools are more successful than those that don't. Despite this fact, the adoption of new technologies tends to proceed at a slower pace in recruiting relative to other aspects of a business.

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Hireserve

MAY 24, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving and interconnected world, it has become increasingly evident that technical skills alone are not enough for employees to thrive in the workplace. These so-called hard skills are extremely valuable, but they can also be learned. Interpersonal skills and people skills are harder to train for.

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Vervoe

JUNE 5, 2023

When considering the strengths and weaknesses of new talent, there’s a reason why emotional intelligence is high on the list of in-demand soft skills at work. While the debate is ongoing, a better argument is perhaps considering intelligence as a full spectrum of hard and soft skills. What is emotional intelligence?

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Social Talent

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Soft skills are the currency of the workplace. We know that soft skills – or, as I prefer to call them ‘workplace skills’ – are far more indicative of future job performance compared to hard skills. When you put a bigger emphasis on workplace skills in the search for talent, it expands your pool immensely.

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HackerRank

APRIL 16, 2024

In fact, 80% of developers used online resources in 2023 to learn new coding skills. Beyond Silicon Valley, companies of every size benefit from a skills-based hiring approach. Companies that value practical skills and real-world experience over formal degrees open doors to a broader range of talented developers.

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Vervoe

MARCH 21, 2023

If traditional hiring practices are increasingly proving to do more harm than good in recruitment, does this explain why skills-based hiring is on the rise? In the post-pandemic hiring market, skills-based hiring is a new approach to solving old problems. What is skills-based hiring?

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Devskiller

JANUARY 4, 2024

Effective employee skill assessment has become crucial for both individual development and organizational growth. This article offers an in-depth exploration of assessing employee skills, highlighting its importance in aligning employee capabilities with organizational objectives. Let’s dive in!

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AkkenCloud

JUNE 15, 2023

Traditional interview techniques often fail to assess a candidate’s potential and cultural fit. Competency-Based Interviews: Skills That Matter Competency-based interviews revolve around assessing specific skills and abilities required for the role.

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Vervoe

AUGUST 22, 2022

Writing competency is a fundamental skill for all businesses. Whether the job entails writing presentations, crafting copy to sell a service or product, or simply managing client and stakeholder communication, it’s an unavoidable skill required across most roles to varying degrees. Enter: writing skills assessment tests.

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Recruiting Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Screening for soft skills during the hiring process can be a challenge. Joann John Specialist – Pilot Recruitment and Development Utilize Behavioral Interview Questions One effective strategy for evaluating soft skills during the hiring process is the use of behavioral interview questions.

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Vervoe

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Unfortunately, IT recruitment solutions leave a lot to be desired when it comes to validating the skills of top cybersecurity talent: until now. What should an effective cybersecurity skills assessment cover? So what type of person is good for cybersecurity, and what should a cybersecurity skills assessment cover?

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Devskiller

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The importance of continually developing and assessing one’s skill set cannot be overstated. The concept of a skills inventory emerges as a crucial tool for individuals seeking to navigate their personal and professional growth effectively. What is a skills inventory?

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Namely - Talent

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But what about soft skills assessments, like critical thinking and problem-solving skills? As an HR professional in the IT industry, you’re undoubtedly an expert at asking the right technical interview questions.

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Vervoe

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Organizations are struggling to source skilled cybersecurity experts, and this demand is expected to grow 35% in the next decade, according to BLS. Yet, according to a Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS) report, 82% of organizations lack cybersecurity skills. CISO hard and soft skills. million in 2022.

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Viaduct

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Focus on Soft Skills Companies are ditching degree requirements and shifting their focus to soft skills. New research from LinkedIn shows that communication is the top skill companies are looking for right now, while adaptability is another soft skill that’s growing in demand.

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Devskiller

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Skills assessment is more than just fancy talk in the business world; it’s a key practice that gives both individuals and companies an edge. In simple terms, it’s about taking a good look at what skills someone has. For people looking for jobs, being able to show off their skills can help them stand out.

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Hundred5

JUNE 14, 2023

For any company to grow and succeed, you need someone on board with top-notch recruitment skills. We’ll explore the core recruiting skills that make up this skillset, so you’re equipped to pick not only a good recruiter but a great one. What’s the difference between recruiter skills and competencies ?

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