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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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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. They’re tangible attributes that can be sourced and identified in candidates. There are the tried and tested methods like behavioral interview questions that assess past actions to predict future ones.

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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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5 Recruiting Trends You Can’t Ignore

NPA Worldwide

Watch for improved and increased diversity initiatives that focus on gender, race/ethnicity, age/generation, education, disability, and religion. Interview Changes – Chances are good you’ve been a part of some bad interviews, whether as a candidate, hiring authority, or recruiter.

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Empowering the Next Generation: UKG’s Transformative Approach to Early Career Recruitment with HackerRank

HackerRank

These links are tied to specific tags and source codes within our application system, allowing us to identify candidates who have come through these partnerships. Additionally, we employ a similar strategy on external platforms to identify and engage with candidates from diverse talent sources.

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Elevating Your Front Desk: Tips for Recruiting Outstanding Entry-Level Talent

Professional Alternatives

Partner with educational institutions : Build relationships with local colleges, universities, and vocational schools to tap into a pool of fresh talent. Behavioral interviewing : Use behavioral-based questions to gauge a candidate’s past experiences and how they handled specific situations.

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

Visibility Software Recruiting

Sourcing and Recruiting: Implement a multi-faceted sourcing strategy to engage with a broad talent pool. Leverage online job boards, professional networks, employee referrals, and partnerships with educational institutions to identify and attract the best-fit talent.