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The key to building a talent pipeline? Care about your candidates
As a talent acquisition professional, I’m constantly talking to passive candidates. Even when my business doesn’t have a current...
Time to reboot the gamification of recruitment
It’s safe to assume that Casey Wardynski didn’t foresee the scale of what he was starting back in 1999. As chief economist of th...
Why millennial job-hopping shouldn’t be a warning sign for recruiters
Millennials, often seen as job-hoppers, are actually valuable assets to companies. Their desire for professional growth, adaptab...
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 ...
How to find good employees: hire for skills, not talent
To find good employees, focus on measurable skills rather than vague concepts of talent. Conduct a skills gap analysis, write sk...
How to attract candidates by improving your careers page
Your careers page is your personal pitch to candidates. It’s a place to show job seekers why your company is attractive, and mak...
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 to explain your structured interview process to candidates
Structured interviews, while more rigid, offer a fair, consistent, and objective hiring process. To make candidates comfortable,...
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...
The pros & cons of interview scorecards
Interview scorecards aid in structured interviews, providing a consistent method to evaluate candidates. They enhance focus, fai...
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...
The world’s most enduring personality test is a meaningless parlor game
If you work for a large organization you’re probably already aware that yours is one of 16 distinct personality types. You may b...