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

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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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6 Questions You Should Ask a Candidate's References

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To really understand whether a candidate would be the right fit, it's always a good idea to talk to the people who know best: their references. Best Practices to Keep in Mind When Contacting References. First of all, it's a good idea to give the candidate at hand some visibility into how you conduct reference checks. "I

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Structured Interviews: Definition, Benefits, Challenges & Examples

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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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8 Key Interview Questions to Ask in the Age of COVID

Glassdoor for Employers

Living and working in the midst of a pandemic has affected everyone, which is why it's so important to adapt your interview questions accordingly. Here are 8 questions to consider adding to your interviews for the foreseeable future. Read more: Behavioral Interviewing Questions and Templates.

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Streamline Your Hiring Process: 25 Best Practices for Saving Time and Reducing Costs

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Use Pre-Employment Assessments: Pre-employment assessments can help you evaluate a candidate’s skills, personality, and fit for the position before you bring them in for an interview. Conduct Initial Screening: Conduct an initial screening of applicants to narrow your candidate pool before bringing them in for an interview.

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Understanding “Quality of Hire” in Tech Recruitment

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Recruiting teams also began interviewing more applicants per role. According to Hired survey data in The Future of Tech Hiring: 8 Bold Predictions for 2024 , 68% of employers said they were interviewing more candidates for each role than they were a year ago. Ask for specific examples of their past achievements.

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Interview Tips: Landing Your Dream Job

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A job interview can be stressful even under the best of circumstances but if you are unemployed or have some other factor that increases its importance, it can be absolutely terrifying. List several questions to ask the interviewer about the job, the company and/or the industry. — Prepare Your Interview Answers.