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Group interview activities, tips and ideas for success
To conduct a successful group interview, you need to plan the process, prepare your interviewers, and deliver a strong opening m...
How recruiters and hiring managers can work together
Recruiters and hiring managers share a common goal: finding great candidates as quickly as possible. In a perfect world, their c...
The problems with employee integrity tests
Integrity tests aim to measure honesty, dependability, and work ethic, but they come with several challenges. These include pote...
11 recruiting email mistakes to avoid
To make your recruiting emails to candidates more effective, all you need to do is go back to the basics. Forget fancy words or ...
Pre-employment testing: pros and cons
Pre-employment testing can predict the quality of hire under certain conditions. These tests should be legal, job-related, and w...
How to succeed as a HR leader: forget ‘best practices’
The HR industry has more buzzwordy ‘best practices’ than most. But they’re counter-productive. By definition, accepted or ‘stand...
How can we fix tech recruiting?
Technology fancies itself a meritocracy—more so than any other industry. In theory, coding ability is all you need to land a cod...
Addressing interview red flags
Malcolm Gladwell famously wrote in his bestselling book, ‘Blink,’ that “the key to good decision making is not knowl...
How to read candidate body language in an interview
Reading body language during interviews can provide valuable insights into a candidate's personality and demeanor. However, it's...
Addressing resume red flags
Resume red flags aren’t necessarily grounds for instantly disqualifying candidates. However, they may give you more insight into...
Background check red flags
Background checks are crucial in the hiring process as they help employers verify a candidate's information and identify potenti...
Company career page content: do’s and don’ts
A great careers page is the best way to get potential job candidates to consider your company. However, on average, 90 percent o...