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The Most In-Demand Hard and Soft Skills of 2020

Linkedin Talent Blog

And whether you’re looking to hire someone with blockchain chops or expertise in, say, video production (No. 5 is a newcomer, emotional intelligence, a skill important in just about every role. As did a handful of other skills — affiliate marketing, sales, and video production — central to sales and marketing.

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Different Types of Pre-Employment Tests to Boost Remote Hiring

Recruiting Blogs

While video interviewing software has stepped up its game to make the hiring process easier for both hiring managers and talent, you might still miss a few key predictors about potential employees that aren’t always noticeable on video. Coding tests are full-blown technical assessments for potential developer hires.

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The Complete Guide to Skill Testing

Vervoe

Other types of job-readiness evaluations deploy validated psychometric assessments to identify those in-demand soft skills : things like motivation, conscientiousness, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Your skills test should include a minimum of six questions; somewhere in the eight to ten range is best.

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Assessing Personality Types When Hiring – Astrology or Science?

Hundred5

The data can favor the latter, with 75% of large companies saying they use personality assessments to screen their applicants. And, if that’s not enough, 2016 research shows a combination of cognitive ability and personality tests predicted role performance with 78% accuracy. Let’s look at each one in turn.

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How to Use Personality Tests for Hiring (The Right Way) 

Hundred5

TL;DR – Key Takeaways A personality test evaluates and measures different personality attributes such as character, behavior, emotions, and thoughts. As a pre-employment tool, a personality assessment can help identify candidates with a positive demeanor.

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What is Pre-Employment Skills Testing? Definition & Benefits

Hundred5

Instead of jumping into face-to-face meetings right away, the hiring process will include an asynchronous video interview to screen for critical skills, such as critical thinking and communication, early on. 1 – Skills assessment tests Pre-employment skills tests assess the candidate on their ability to perform the job they are applying for.

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What To Look for in Recruitment Technology

Staffingsoft

Remote Video Interviewing. In video interviews , you still glean the visual cues you would get from a face-to-face interview. It has the personal aspect of a traditional interview but is more convenient. Aptitude testing and personality assessments can be programmed into your recruitment technology.