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How to reinvent your tech hiring in a remote-first world
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a polarizing impact on business across different industries. According to Moody’s Analytics, mor...
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Hiring tech workers when you’re not on their A-list
Even on a good day, hiring tech workers is hard. It’s no secret – there’s a mounting gap between open tech jobs and the talent r...
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Tips for first-time hiring managers
Here's a scenario: You've just been promoted to a managerial position and, in preparation for aggressive growth in 2020, you’ve ...
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Recruiting through change: A marketing VP shares her insights
Imagine: your company has just landed a star candidate – let’s call him Ethan – and he’s ready to start Monday. But suddenly, ch...
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5 qualities of a good employee and candidate and how to evaluate them in an interview
There’s tons of advice on how to evaluate soft skills at each stage of the hiring process. But, let’s take a step back for a mom...
Candidate experience
Interview red flags for employers: 5 common myths about candidates
“Do you know why I invited you to this interview?” “I guess it’s because I have the right skills for the job?” “Well, yes, you’r...
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Wondering what to look for in a resume? Not these 5 things
Duped investors are the obvious victims of the corporate scam allegedly devised by Theranos CEO, Elizabeth Holmes – a story now ...
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There’s much to learn when candidates include hobbies in a resume
When you see a candidate include hobbies in a resume, your first thought as a recruiter or hiring manager might be: “That’s cute...
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6 tips for hiring managers in working with recruiters
Imagine this scenario: Chloe manages a great team in a gaming company. One day, Zeke, one of the team’s best performers, walks i...
Diversity & Inclusion
From 98% men to 55% women: 5 tips for gender diversity in tech sales
Rachel Bates knows a lot about diversity in tech sales – or lack thereof – in Boston’s thriving tech sector. Her wake-up moment ...
Ask an Expert
Ask a Recruiter: How do you fully engage hiring managers in the recruiting process?
Historically, the responsibility of hiring good candidates has been placed solely with recruiters. This, however, isolates the r...
Strategy
Recruiter vs hiring manager: Who is really responsible for hiring?
When a new hire turns out to be a star employee, both the recruiter and the hiring manager can pat themselves on the back for th...