Fortune’s Technology Future of Work Section profiles SkillSurvey and discusses how SkillSurvey’s reference solution has “flipped the hiring process upside down.” The post Fortune: Reference Checking? News all industries hiring trends reference checking” The article includes interviews with CEO Ray Bixler and Jason Rodd from Angie’s list. Read Article. There’s an App for That appeared first on SkillSurvey. MORE
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the role and importance of pre-employment reference checks in today’s workplace. Reference checks allow a recruiter to get independent insight about a candidate’s previous on-the-job performance. We hear conflicting opinions as to the value of reference checks in this day and age. MORE
Reference checks from staffing firms grew 39 percent and bookings are up 28 percent as more recruiting and staffing companies seek fast candidate insights and new candidate pipelines. More staffing firms and recruiters are realizing the tremendous insight and competitive advantage they can gain from SkillSurvey’s online reference checking and sourcing solutions. News all industries hiring trends reference checking MORE
My week has been filled with reference checks. Giving references. Taking references. Four references for one candidate and still no offer. One reference for a candidate with an immediate offer. Un-nominated referees begrudgingly giving references. MORE
In Aberdeen Group’s recent study , we addressed how online reference checking in the talent acquisition process revolutionizes hiring. Conducting reference checks earlier in the process ensures that candidates can truly handle the work expected of them, and helps verify that the candidates who make it to the interview stage and beyond actually fit the job, the company’s culture and the hiring manager’s expectations. Ease references’ qualms about the overall process. MORE
One such practice that I believe has gone the way of the dinosaurs (assuming Jurassic Park science is fiction, if not insert whole different reference here) are reference checks. The question from the member was simple: “What is your position on reference checking candidates? “. MORE
seriously brings into question the veracity, or even the point , of verbal reference checking these days. ’ We have had a couple of instances recently whereby the client has asked us to take one reference, and the company GM / CEO has decided to take another. MORE
By the time you’re doing a reference check, you’re attached. You have high hopes that the hours you’ve spent trying to fill your open role are about to pay off, and you’ll be devastated if a candidate’s references don’t give the glowing reviews you want to hear. Interviewing MORE
We’ve got the latest data on reference checking, who is doing it and how it’s being used more strategically. The post The State of Reference Checking Infographic appeared first on SkillSurvey. MORE
I have started talking to some candidates and now find myself in the reference stage of the process. But, needless to say, vendors, like candidates, provide you with references they know will be positive. Top salespeople will be happy to give you a customer reference. MORE
Every great business is built on word of mouth growth. When you receive a great service, you talk about it. When you provide one, you hope your customers and clients share their experience. We’ve seen this first-hand, with referrals driving a huge proportion of our growth at RecruitLoop. Almost everyone Read More. News RecruitLoop MORE
SkillSurvey’s Seminal Study of the Content of Qualitative Feedback Obtained from Structured, Confidential Reference Checks Identifies Top Strengths and Areas of Improvement for Job Candidates. We’re very proud of the team’s continued leadership in understanding and validating reference feedback and deepening our ability to provide business critical information for hiring managers,” said SkillSurvey’s CEO Ray Bixler. News hiring trends reference checking MORE
In my last article, titled Sourcing References , I outlined my go-to approach for using references as a source for finding candidates. In this article, I will walk you through my second favorite method for using references to source candidates. MORE
Berwyn, PA – April 19, 2017 – SkillSurvey, the provider of cloud-based reference-checking solutions that deliver faster, more reliable insights, today announced that the SkillSurvey analytics team will present its research on the qualitative data provided by references at the annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) taking place in Orlando, Fla., Source Effects in Narrative Feedback From References. MORE
One of the quickest ways to multiply the quantity of candidates for a position is to source references. I see all references as potential candidates, and I treat them as such. There are three main ways I usually find references to contact. MORE
Learn key tips that top recruiters use to boost the strategic value of online reference checking. Hiring and Recruiting Lower Turnover all industries employee turnover reference checking retention sourcing passive candidates MORE
Read Ray Bixler’s blog post on passive sourcing while reference checking in The Staffing Stream, the blogspace of Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). The post Multitasking: Put on Your Sourcing Hat When You’re Reference Checking appeared first on SkillSurvey. News recruiting and staffing reference checking sourcing passive candidates MORE
Poll: Reference checks remain a key recruitment process. HR DIVE takes a look at new SkillSurvey research on reference checking. The post HR Dive Covers Research on Reference Checking Press Release appeared first on SkillSurvey. News all industries assessments hiring trends reference checkingRead more in their full article. Read Article. MORE
“I learned the hard way when a recruiter wanted my references before I had an interview with their client. They called my old boss within an hour of me giving the reference and tried to shake her down for leads.” they took my references. MORE
We'll be contacting your references," your interviewer tells you. Do you feel confident you know what your references will say? Your job references are just as important as your resume, cover letter and interview. Choose strong references. Reach out to your references. MORE
Here’s the thing; as sexy as we make social out to be, and as much emphasis as we put on concepts like talent communities and targeted content, the fact of the matter is that what’s new and what’s next isn’t always the most effective when it comes to generating results. In fact, according to the […]. OpEd candidate experience employee engagement hiring matt charney Recruiting referrals MORE
With the advent of social media and web footprints, it’s now easier than ever to get an idea of the real candidate behind their resume. Candidates Elastic Recruiting Hiring Talent How to Select Social Media MORE
Your reference system doesn’t provide reference for its own performance – so you don’t know if it’s actually getting you results. • Is there data to show its reference feedback is predictive of post-hire turnover or success? The post 10 Things to Consider in an Online Reference Solution appeared first on SkillSurvey. Hiring and Recruiting all industries corporate hr reference checking MORE
Previously, on the Entelo blog, we’ve trumpeted the value of performing back channel references on prospective hires, even going so far as to call it Advanced Candidate Sourcing. Interviewing reference check MORE
Anyone who hires employees is guilty of it, whether directly or indirectly … that dirty little secret no one ever talks about: back-door references. Reference Checks Featured MORE
Contacting references must be part of this process, as recruiters can learn a great deal about candidates from their references that isn’t always evident on paper. Why are references important? References are used to find out more about a candidate’s personality and work ethic in a professional setting, though they can also help recruiters decide between two equally qualified candidates. How to obtain references. How to talk to references. MORE
Turns out, the Allison & Taylor study shows that even though it’s completely contrary to canonical HR policy, many of these former direct supervisors (and horrible bosses) continue to provide former employees with bad or deleterious information when contacted for a professional reference. MORE
As it turns out, there are a lot of benefits to reference-checking – provided you’re not still stuck in the Stone Age. If you aren’t checking references diligently, you’ll want to pay close attention to what Bixler has to say. The post 4 Reasons Why You Should Always Check References appeared first on SkillSurvey. News reference checking all industries hiring trends MORE
For recruiters, this, more often than not, tends to be reference checking. Ultimately, most employers agree that reference checking is a worthwhile exercise when it’s done well. 1: DO…arrange the reference check in advance. Startup Stock Photo. MORE
Reference checking can be a pain. Unless you have a defined process for reference checking , you can be stuck with a whole lot of nothing. When creating your own process for reference checks, consider the following: Save Reference Checks for Last. MORE
New study demonstrates why employers should also check references from co-workers – not just managers. News healthcare hiring trends reference checking talent analytics MORE
Reference check volume reaches 100,000 job candidates a month. This growth is boosting online reference checking volume for its Pre-Hire 360 ® to reach 100,000 job candidates a month. “We’re SkillSurvey’s Credential OnDemand TM launched earlier this year also expanded its customer base and is now providing several thousand digital peer reference responses a month for physician candidates. News all industries corporate hr hiring trends reference checking MORE
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seriously brings into question the veracity, or even the point , of verbal reference checking these days. ’ We have had a couple of instances recently whereby the client has asked us to take one reference, and the company GM / CEO has decided to take another.
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Reference checks from staffing firms grew 39 percent and bookings are up 28 percent as more recruiting and staffing companies seek fast candidate insights and new candidate pipelines. More staffing firms and recruiters are realizing the tremendous insight and competitive advantage they can gain from SkillSurvey’s online reference checking and sourcing solutions. News all industries hiring trends reference checking
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As it turns out, there are a lot of benefits to reference-checking – provided you’re not still stuck in the Stone Age. If you aren’t checking references diligently, you’ll want to pay close attention to what Bixler has to say. The post 4 Reasons Why You Should Always Check References appeared first on SkillSurvey. News reference checking all industries hiring trends
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Berwyn, PA – April 19, 2017 – SkillSurvey, the provider of cloud-based reference-checking solutions that deliver faster, more reliable insights, today announced that the SkillSurvey analytics team will present its research on the qualitative data provided by references at the annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) taking place in Orlando, Fla., Source Effects in Narrative Feedback From References.
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SkillSurvey’s Seminal Study of the Content of Qualitative Feedback Obtained from Structured, Confidential Reference Checks Identifies Top Strengths and Areas of Improvement for Job Candidates. We’re very proud of the team’s continued leadership in understanding and validating reference feedback and deepening our ability to provide business critical information for hiring managers,” said SkillSurvey’s CEO Ray Bixler. News hiring trends reference checking
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