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How to be a good interviewer
Being a good interviewer involves thorough preparation, methodical approach, showing genuine care for candidates, improving judg...
Why passion shouldn’t be a job requirement
Are you passionate about your job? Do you absolutely love what you do? Does every single one of your work responsibilities make ...
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...
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...
6 illegal interview questions not to ask — and legal alternatives
Most of the time when illegal questions crop up in an interview both the questioner and the candidate are unaware. Whether you w...
How to make a phone screen interview worthwhile
To make a phone screen interview worthwhile, prepare by determining what really matters for the role, reading the candidate's re...
Interview techniques from experienced interviewers
Experienced interviewers avoid mistakes like lack of preparation, confirmation bias, the Halo Effect, social comparison bias, an...
6 best interview questions for employers: alternatives to cliched questions
Smart interview questions can help interviewers make smart hiring decisions but they have a shelf life. There’s no need to buy i...