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Behavioral Interviewing: The Achilles Heel of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Glassdoor for Employers

We've all been on the other side of the table when a hiring manager or recruiter asked us a behavioral interview question. Behavioral interviewing has been the gold standard in hiring and recruiting for decades. Traditional behavioral interview questions draw from the very specific context of the working world.

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How to Build a Diverse Recruiting Strategy

Social Talent

Use inclusive qualifications: Focus on essential skills and qualifications rather than specific degrees or certifications (unless specifically relevant) that may exclude candidates from nontraditional educational backgrounds. This not only fosters inclusion but also helps to educate and raise awareness among the entire workforce.

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10 Tips to Improve Your Company’s Organizational Culture

Achievers - Recruiting

I am often asked by company executives, “What is the one thing I can do to improve my organization’s culture?” We define culture as the collective hearts and minds of an organization. So, here are 10 tips that leaders at all levels should follow to ensure the right employee experience and improve your company’s organizational culture.

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Structured Interviews: Definition, Benefits, Challenges & Examples

Recruiters Lineup

Instead, the interviewer engages in a more spontaneous and conversational approach, adapting their line of questioning based on the candidate’s responses. This fluidity allows for a more personalized and holistic assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and potential cultural fit within an organization.

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Understanding “Quality of Hire” in Tech Recruitment

HIRED

Quality of hire is a recruiting metric that evaluates how well a new employee performs and fits into your company culture after being hired. Cultural fit Assess how well the employee aligns with your company’s culture. At Hired, we caution against using “fit” as similar backgrounds, networks, education, or experiences.

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How to Adapt Your Hiring Process for Remote Work

Recruiting Daily

From emphasizing cultural fit in hiring to prioritizing remote work experience and adaptability, these experts share the changes they’ve made to accommodate to remote work with recent shifts. Emphasizing Cultural Fit in Hiring “Company culture is the backbone of any successful organization,” – Gary Vaynerchuk.

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Must Ask Interview Questions When Hiring Content Creators

Glassdoor for Employers

What training and experience do you have writing for <fill in the blank; e.g., corporate marketing blogs; technical manuals; educational websites, etc.>? Value of This Question: If a person can robustly describe writing-specific training and education, then they have a foundational motor that revs up their writing engine.