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4 Ways to Adopt Skills-Based Hiring in Retail

Vervoe

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an incredible impact on labor markets right across the world — particularly in the retail industry. In the US alone, there were 878,000 job openings in retail in March 2021, a 53% increase from the same period the year prior , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What is skills-based hiring?

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Job Simulation vs Job Skills Assessment Test

Vervoe

When it comes to sourcing candidate evaluation software, too many recruiters think that a job simulation and a job skills assessment test are the same things. Thankfully, a little bit of research online will usually deliver one of two results as an alternative: a job simulation, or a job skills assessment test.

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Preparing for Surges in Retail Hiring with RPO

Broadleaf

With the holiday season just around the corner, retailers nationwide will begin their large-scale seasonal hiring needs. Here are the most compelling reasons why retailers and other companies with seasonal hiring demands should leverage RPO to handle their recruiting needs and keep their businesses running smoothly.

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Assessing the Full Impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on Retail Automotive

Hireology

The economic impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma is among the largest of any natural disaster and retail automotive is one of the hardest hit industries in the wake of the storms. With car buyers in Texas and Florida rushing to replace their vehicles, among other factors, the retail automotive industry saw a 6.3%

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Should Retail Employers Screen Seasonal Employees?

Social Intelligence

Most retail stores require a small army of seasonal employees to keep things moving smoothly. The last few months of every year mark the retail industry’s most profitable season. According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday season can account for up to 30% of annual sales. Your reputation could suffer.

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Retail Interview Questions

Homebase

Whether they’re opening up a new boutique or growing an existing storefront, small business owners of retail shops often have to hire employees for their stores. However, interviewing candidates for a retail job calls for having a plan and knowing the right questions to ask. How well do you work on a team? . Final Thoughts.

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11 Recruitment Assessment Tools You Can Rely on for Candidate Skills Testing

Hundred5

68% of recruiting professionals agree that technology is the best way to improve recruiting performance, with recruitment assessment tools a common feature of modern-day companies. That’s because pre-employment assessments take the guesswork out of hiring, giving everyone confidence that candidates can actually perform well in the role.