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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. Breaking out of "the club" requires you to break out of the constraints of your behavioral interview questions.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Marketing: The Ultimate Guide to Assessing Candidate Skills

Professional Alternatives

These include behavioral interviews, case studies, skills assessments, and work samples. One method to assess candidate potential is through the use of behavioral interview questions. These questions are designed to elicit responses that provide insights into a candidate’s behavior, attitudes, and motivations.

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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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Unlocking Success: Implementing and Maximizing the Value of a Talent Acquisition Plan

Visibility Software Recruiting

Leverage online job boards, professional networks, employee referrals, and partnerships with educational institutions to identify and attract the best-fit talent. Selection and Assessment: Design a rigorous selection and assessment process that goes beyond traditional interviews.

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Structured Interviews: Definition, Benefits, Challenges & Examples

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To address this challenge, organizations should invest in comprehensive interviewer training programs that emphasize unbiased assessment techniques. Interviewers should be educated about potential biases and instructed on how to mitigate them.

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Need A Technical Assessments Do-Over? How To Assess Tech Skills

HIRED

Bias and inequality Standardized exams can perpetuate bias and inequality, disadvantaging candidates from underrepresented backgrounds or those with non-traditional education paths. Limited Scope Exams may only assess theoretical knowledge, overlooking candidates’ ability to problem-solve, collaborate, and adapt to real-world scenarios.

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Struggling to find talent? It’s time to learn the hard truth about soft skills

Social Talent

We’ve been talking about this for years now, how we must hire on more than just years of experience or educational achievements. There are the tried and tested methods like behavioral interview questions that assess past actions to predict future ones. Soft skills are the currency of the workplace.