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Using Pre-Hire Testing & Assessment When Hiring

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Pre-hire testing or pre-hire assessment is the process of using tests and questionnaires to screen candidates for job openings on a variety of factors like cognitive ability, critical thinking skills, personality, preferences and motivation. The use of hiring assessments is on the rise, with as much as a 20% increase year over year.

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In the Era of Low Unemployment, Here’s How to Find the Right Candidate

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The Conference Board has been conducting CEO surveys to assess their main business challenges and pressure points since 1999. The post In the Era of Low Unemployment, Here’s How to Find the Right Candidate appeared first on Newton Software.

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Newton User Insights: Attendance Trends for Recruiting and HR Conferences

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Welcome to our first unveiling of Newton User Insights*. From our user survey responses, we found that 59% of Talent Management and HR professionals attend conferences and events. The second most popular reason that Newton users attend conferences and events is to network with peers and influencers. Get to Business.

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Newton Recruiting Insights – HR Certifications

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For the second installment of our Newton Recruiting Insights*, we wanted to explore trends related to professional HR certifications. From our survey of over 846 Newton “powered” applicant tracking system users, 22% responded that they currently hold some form of professional HR-related certification. Newton Recruiting Insights.

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Newton User Insights – HR Certifications

Newton Software

For the second installment of our Newton User Insights*, we wanted to explore trends related to professional HR certifications. From our survey of over 846 Newton “powered” applicant tracking system users, 22% responded that they currently hold some form of professional HR-related certification. Newton User Insights.

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The Value of An Applicant Tracking System: Is Free Really Worth It?

Newton Software

Statistics from a LinkedIn survey showed that out of 130 million people seeking jobs online, only 13 million applied to a job posting. When reviewing both paid and free ATS platforms, assess them with unbiased eyes, ask pointed questions on product demos, and gauge which platform could truly serve your company’s recruiting needs.