The Staffing Stream

JANUARY 20, 2021

When the pandemic forced us to transition to a remote work world, it became clear that personality would have a strong influence on how well individuals handed the change. Would a shy person feel a greater sense of security presenting from the comfort of computer during a Zoom call rather than in person?

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Devskiller

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Ever since businesses recognized the need for structured teams, the art and science of hiring the right individuals have been pivotal. They offer an objective, standardized, and comprehensive insight into a candidate’s capabilities, ensuring that the hiring decisions are data-driven and devoid of biases.

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Vervoe

JANUARY 29, 2023

In this article, we’ll do a deep dive into why many components of psychometric testing are flawed, why the results don’t translate to world class employee performance, and how job simulations present a data driven alternative. In fact, this debunked assessment is still commonly used during the hiring process.

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4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Having a structured, objective recruitment process is one of the keys to successful hiring. When administered correctly, psychometric testing can help hiring managers compare candidates on an equal scale and minimize the interference of personal bias. More accurate hiring means lower turnover and fewer unnecessary costs.

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Vervoe

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

When it comes to sourcing candidate evaluation software, too many recruiters think that a job simulation and a job skills assessment test are the same things. Thankfully, a little bit of research online will usually deliver one of two results as an alternative: a job simulation, or a job skills assessment test.

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Spark Hire

APRIL 1, 2015

It is also a very important part of a recruiter’s job to be able to properly present candidate submissions to hiring managers. The first step to making a candidate placement is to get the candidate in front of the hiring manager and you can do that with the right presentation. Focus on Skills Needed for the Job.

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Linkedin Talent Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

And when she told Meg upfront that she lacked experience, she learned a hiring lesson that she’d never forget. “[Meg] I want to hire people with great skills, and I think hopefully you have great skills.’ Now the COO of Facebook, Sheryl is still using this hiring tip when looking at candidates. “I

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Eightfold

JULY 6, 2021

A person can be trained on technical skills, but culture fit is untrainable,” says Carrie Browde , certification community and benefits at Google. Browde was hired as a receptionist at software company Looker after getting a degree in literature and working for a children’s entertainment company.

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Gecko Recruiting

MAY 19, 2023

In order to nurture a positive workplace culture, it’s essential to hire individuals who align with the company’s values and contribute to its diversity and inclusivity initiatives. When a person is a good fit for a company, they’re more likely to stay engaged and work towards the company’s goals.

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CareerPlug

JUNE 2, 2016

Insurance agencies who hire and develop top producers have realized there’s more to evaluating candidates than considering skills and experience. A study published in Organization Science examined hiring practices at insurance firms and found that a bad culture fit completely negated great experience. Hiring for Cultural Fit.

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GradLeaders

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Hiring professionals are responsible for attracting qualified candidates, managing open positions and filling those positions with the perfect candidate who has all the necessary skills. But attracting, recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent is a strategic process that goes beyond simply posting a job and reviewing resumes.

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Vervoe

JUNE 3, 2019

Not only that, but candidates who are hired on merit, rather than background, tend to stay longer and perform better over the long term. Here’s how to use skills assessments to fill your open positions and to keep your pipeline full of happy, engaged candidates. How Skill Testing Works.

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GradLeaders

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Hiring professionals are responsible for attracting qualified candidates, managing open positions and filling those positions with the perfect candidate who has all the necessary skills. But attracting, recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent is a strategic process that goes beyond simply posting a job and reviewing resumes.

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Hundred5

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s talk about when and how you can use personality tests for hiring. TL;DR – Key Takeaways A personality test evaluates and measures different personality attributes such as character, behavior, emotions, and thoughts. Despite claims from testing companies, personality tests don’t predict job performance rates.

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The Hire Talent

MARCH 26, 2021

A retail sales associate is a person who answers questions, provides assistance to customers, manages inventory, presents the merchandise, convince clients, process payments, and more. For this reason, when we assess and recruit candidates for such roles, we need to identify and assess both technical and soft employability skills.

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Workable

AUGUST 1, 2018

So why not try to actively attract veterans to make better hires? To help you determine where to look for these candidates and how to market your company as veteran-friendly, here’s our guide on how to hire veterans: Create a hiring strategy. Here are a few places where companies that hire veterans in the U.S.

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Linkedin Talent Blog

APRIL 7, 2019

Shell, on the other hand, has developed a multipronged approach that uses work assessments, interview questions, and more to assess candidates. Here’s why Shell puts soft skills at the forefront of candidate evaluations and how it measures them during the hiring process. That’s where assessments come in.

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CareerBuilder

OCTOBER 5, 2016

CRM – This is ongoing candidate communication during the pre-apply, apply and post-apply hiring process. Employee referral automation – Is employee referrals your largest source of hires? What we know is that our hiring managers love to see candidates before they live-interview them. Guess what? Post-Apply.

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Devskiller

MARCH 29, 2024

Additionally, scheduling difficulties for candidate assessments at their facility caused delays and conflicts, while the slow processing time of 5-7 days from scheduling to grading impacted hiring efficiency. Furthermore, the rise of global and remote workforces presents both challenges and opportunities in employee assessments.

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Linkedin Talent Blog

JULY 20, 2016

Just for years ago, for most companies the average time to hire was 13 days. Not only does that negatively affect the candidate experience - which is key to recruiting the best - it means that it takes longer for a new hire to become a productive employee. If I want a fast, reliable hire, the best sourcing tool I have is my own team.

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Recruiting Blogs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Overall most hiring for the next year is completed by August at the most, i.e. a full year in advance. So, the group may go from 20 candidates in the first round to 10 in the second round, and 5 in the final (of which one or three may be hired). Personality-fit. Case study analysis skills. Soft skills.

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Workable

JULY 27, 2021

Workable’s cognitive and personality assessments are specifically designed to fit in seamlessly within that environment to ensure you make the right hire for your business. There are five areas where you can test candidates: Workplace personality. Personality test science and methodology. Abstract reasoning.

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Recruiters Lineup

JANUARY 5, 2024

As businesses grow and expand, the need to hire skilled and dedicated employees becomes crucial. Navigating the hiring process in a new country can be challenging, and understanding the specific regulations and cultural nuances is essential. Employers must handle personal data with utmost care, especially during the hiring process.

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CareerBuilder

OCTOBER 5, 2016

CRM – This is ongoing candidate communication during the pre-apply, apply and post-apply hiring process. Employee referral automation – Is employee referrals your largest source of hires? What we know is that our hiring managers love to see candidates before they live-interview them. Guess what? Post-Apply.

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Plum.io

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

As part of a series on optimizing your hiring process, last week we covered some best practices for writing a job posting. Interviewers looking to improve the predictive ability of this often-subjective hiring tool, take note. In a study of hiring discrimination cases in U.S. Now onto step two: interviewing.

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Recruiting Blogs

AUGUST 2, 2019

Mistakes Companies Make With Hiring. While company leaders love to say that people are their most important asset, their hiring processes often say otherwise. The root of many problems surrounding hiring lies in companies not truly understanding the effectiveness of their hiring process. Looking in the Wrong Places.

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Contract Recruiter

JUNE 18, 2020

While there are certainly outside pressures in society that lead people to commit such unethical acts, you can minimize it happening in your company by focusing on hiring not just talented and experienced employees, but honest and ethical employees. Don’t settle for anything less than fully ethical and honest new hires.

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Recruiting Daily Advisor

JANUARY 11, 2024

If you’re hiring for positions experiencing talent shortages, this benefit of remote work can be particularly appealing. One of the best approaches, when it comes to understanding how a change will affect people, involves use of psychometrically validated personality assessments. Access to a wider talent pool.

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ApplicantStack

APRIL 17, 2018

The candidates that passed the phone screen round were emailed with technical test session id’s and/or personality assessments. If they passed, they were sent another email with yet again a list of dates and times for their first in-person team interview.

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Social Talent

AUGUST 9, 2017

This week we were presented with the news that Indeed has acquired the HR technology firm Interviewed. Using automated screening tools, language tests and personality assessments Interviewed has been helping recruiters conduct in-depth interviews since 2015. “We Darren Nix, CEO of Interviewed. FREE EBOOK.

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Spark Hire

MARCH 2, 2017

million new teachers would need to be hired to fill the gaps created by highly-qualified retirees, and they immediately took action. million #teachers would need #hired over 10 years. New teaching hires are going to have to increase this number once they’ve signed on to the job. The situation is dire. In 2011, the U.S.

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Vervoe

JUNE 30, 2019

The average number of stages in a hiring funnel is between three and four. Nearly 70% of companies are using a skills assessment at the top of the hiring funnel. The companies most likely to use assessments at the bottom of the funnel are staffing firms. The first step companies get rid of is phone screening.

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The Hire Talent

APRIL 15, 2021

Looking at the bigger picture, we quickly realize that conflict resolution skills are, in fact, interpersonal skills we are always looking for in the hiring process. Moreover, they go hand in hand with teamwork , communication, emotional intelligence, negotiation aptitudes, and other soft skills and personality traits.

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Capterra

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

While your youngest new hires share many characteristics with the Millennial generation, they’ve got an entirely different outlook on things such as workplace culture, diversity, and even the importance of having a job. And it means making the application process so easy that Gen Z won’t abandon your outdated hiring form.

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Devskiller

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Skills-based assessments: Designed to evaluate a candidate’s proficiency in specific areas relevant to the job, such as technical skills or language fluency. Personality assessments: Employed to gauge personality traits and how they might affect an individual’s work style and interactions with colleagues.

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Staffingsoft

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Recruitment technology refers to the IT tools and platforms that recruiters use to better identify, screen, test, and hire new talent. This is especially relevant in the case of remote hires and traditional administrative tasks. It has the personal aspect of a traditional interview but is more convenient.

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Recruiting Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Whether you’re looking to make an important hire, train new employees, or connect with other team members, it’s important to understand others’ communication preferences in order to communicate in an empathetic, effective way. The best way to do this is to get to know their personality. Make Good Hires.

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