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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. Behavioral interviewing has been the gold standard in hiring and recruiting for decades.

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11 Must-Ask Behavioral Interview Questions

Glassdoor for Employers

Behavioral interviewing uses strategically-composed questions to share how a candidate’s past performance might support a hiring company’s future needs. Focusing in on both hard and soft skills, the questions drill down into several layers of a job seeker’s value proposition, unearthing interview gold. What was going on?

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Company Culture: Hiring and Onboarding During a Pandemic

NPA Worldwide

What we found is that there is still hiring activity out there, but much reduced from more normal times. Some of this reduction in activity allows recruiters and employers the time needed to hire, onboard, and showcase company culture in a completely new way. Behavioral interviewing is more critical than ever.

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

Recruiters Lineup

When it comes to hiring, recruiters often find themselves in a dilemma when deciding between cultural fit and skills. Cultural fit refers to the compatibility of a candidate’s values, beliefs, and behaviors with the company’s culture. What is Cultural Fit? Why is Cultural Fit Important?

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Best Interview Questions For Assessing Tech Culture Fit in 2024

Hacker Earth

Culture fit plays a crucial role in building successful teams and fostering long-term employee engagement. An employee who syncs with your company culture shares the same values, work style, and approach to collaboration, leading to increased productivity, improved morale, and reduced turnover.

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Interviewing Techniques: How to Assess Candidates Accurately and Avoid Hiring Mistakes

Contract Recruiter

Hiring the right candidate is critical for the success of any business. The interview process is a crucial component of the hiring process that can help you assess candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit with your company. This can help ensure that you are evaluating all candidates fairly and consistently.

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Understanding the Importance of Cultural Fit in Hospitality Recruiting

Gecko Recruiting

For employers in the hospitality industry, understanding how cultural fit impacts success is essential. During recruitment processes, employers should assess potential candidates to see if they possess the right mix of skills and qualities that match their organizational culture. Diversity is also a critical factor in cultural fit.

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