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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 ...
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...
Gamification in recruiting: How and why to give it a shot
{first 10-digit prime found in consecutive digits e}.com This, Google’s famous billboard mathematical riddle, is a sensational e...
How to be the worst interviewer
Meet Joe – Head of Digital Marketing at “Fictional Company”. Joe is really good at his job but has been struggling lately, ever ...
Sales career path: A way to attract and retain salespeople
Traditionally, the sales industry suffers from high turnover rates. Every time a salesperson leaves, you need to start a new hir...
Don’t blame AI for gender bias – blame the data
In early October 2018, Reuters reported that Amazon - which emphasizes automation as a major part of its brand - had scrapped it...
The future of recruiting: How you can hire exceptional employees
It’s a common phenomenon to see companies struggling to hire exceptional employees – in fact, 76% of hiring decision maker...
Ask a Recruiter: How do you include video interviews in the hiring process?
As an organization hiring up to 50 new employees per year, we needed to find ways to be more efficient with our time. To make th...
Pros and cons of one-way video interviews with candidates
One-way video interviews offer a convenient and efficient way to screen candidates, particularly those who are remote. They spee...
Ask a Recruiter: What is the best way to reject a job applicant?
No one likes to be rejected and I don’t believe there is a single “best way” to do it. But as it is the single-most frequent tas...
Why your hiring shouldn’t hinge on thank-you emails
Thank you emails can be a useful tool in the hiring process, but they should not be the deciding factor. They can showcase a can...
How to reject candidates without burning bridges
Fostering positive relationships with rejected candidates involves rejecting them as soon as possible, personalizing communicati...