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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...
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...
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...
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...
What do the best career pages have in common?
You’ve put a lot of work into your website in order to sell your product. It boasts beautiful design, photos and testimoni...
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...