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Case Study Interviews vs. Skills Testing: Which is Better, and Why?

Vervoe

The case study interview has long been the preferred method for recruiters hoping to glean insight into a candidate’s real talent. However, there are a few problems with using a case study to assess a candidate’s potential, which will be discussed in a little bit. The Problem with Case Study Interviews.

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Diversity Hiring: 6 Steps To Hiring More Diverse Candidates

Ideal

People analytics thought leader Josh Bersin has stated that workplace diversity and inclusion is a top priority for 2019. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has pledged $300 million to increase the diversity hiring of women and underrepresented minorities. It’s not good enough to say we value diversity. What is diversity hiring?

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Advancing recruitment: The rise of technical assessment software

Devskiller

Modern recruitment celebrates diversity, recognizing that talent knows no boundaries. One dimension of this culture, which often doesn’t receive its due spotlight, is the commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. However, achieving this diverse blend is easier said than done.

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Why Empathy, Not Dollars, Is Key to Candidate Experience

SmartRecruiters

According to Businessolver’s 2018 State of Workplace Empathy study: Ninety percent of employees are more likely to stay with an organization that empathizes with their needs. We talk a lot about culture add rather than ‘fitting in’,” says Lurie, as “‘fitting in’ doesn’t create a diverse workforce.”.

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Psychometric Testing vs Job Simulations

Vervoe

Some would even go so far as to say that the process also provides equally important insights into a candidate’s personality, values, and how they might fit into an existing team — but does this information really matter? A growing number of studies would suggest that the answer is no.

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Job Simulation vs Job Skills Assessment Test

Vervoe

Despite their benefits, these in-demand soft skills are often assessed via personality tests, which have since been debunked as pseudoscience by Dr Sarah Gaither, an assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University. To identify talent like Federer, you simply need to see them play on the court.

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Using Personality To Play Matchmaker Between Applicants & Recruiters

Staffing Talk

The site also creates a personality breakdown for hundreds of major companies based on brand perception, revenue growth, the size of the company’s staff and other data. The tradition of studying company culture began nearly 60 years ago, with a business theorist named Chris Argyris, according to Good.Co. News Good.co