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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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Structured Interviews: Definition, Benefits, Challenges & Examples

Recruiters Lineup

In the world of recruitment and hiring, interviews play a crucial role in assessing candidates and making informed decisions. Among the various types of interviews, structured interviews have gained popularity for their systematic and objective approach. What are Structured Interviews & Unstructured Interviews?

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What Is a Structured Interview? Why They Work and How To Conduct One

Vervoe

A recent review of a 1998 meta-analysis has found that structured interviews are the #1 candidate evaluation method, causing a major reshuffle to previously acclaimed evaluation methods. So, what exactly is a structured interview, and how can you implement it in your hiring process? What is a structured interview?

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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. Classic interviews have always been a barrier for people with disabilities.

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

HIRED

Technical interview alternatives for better skill-based hiring outcomes In today’s competitive job market, talent acquisition teams and engineering leaders face a significant challenge: losing valuable job candidates due to rigid technical assessment exams.

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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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15 Tough Interview Questions Candidates Won’t Expect

The Hire Talent

As professional recruiters, we know that we have to go beyond run-of-the-mill interviews and draft some tough interview questions to challenge the candidates when we want to hire talent. You should design such an interview not intending to catch applicants off-guard and put them in awkward situations.