There are many reasons hiring managers ask convoluted, inappropriate-sounding, or downright dumb questions. Some interviewers may be inexperienced, while others are working off a tired, well-worn script. Then, there are the interviewers trying to catch candidates...
Interviewing job candidates can be detailed, time-consuming, and tedious work. Taking the process seriously and preparing adequately, however, is essential for reasons beyond the individuals currently under consideration for a role. How you approach interviews of...
Falling for the wrong candidate among job seekers is a common pitfall when considering job applicants. Candidates’ superficial traits can open up a host of misperceptions. A candidate’s charisma, self-presentation, or polished interview skills cloud a hiring manager’s...
The rise in employees quitting their jobs, or “The Great Resignation” as it is now known, gained momentum in 2021 but may be slowing. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics report released in January 2023 showed the trend in gradual decline. It’s likely not a fast enough...
Both Personality and Aptitude testing help hiring managers gather candidate data far beyond traditional hiring tools such as resumes, responses to job interview questions, and references. Together, these two forms of testing make it possible for employers to get a...
As young people of the Millennial and Gen-Z age groups enter the workforce en masse in a post-pandemic environment, several lasting trends have emerged. More important than money alone is how people work—in remote or hybrid environments or switching to four-day...
Increasing competitiveness in the employee recruitment space means hiring managers must act decisively and use accurate and objective strategies to make timely connections with top talent. By some estimates, only 10 percent of the available candidate pool are...
Those who are responsible for filling open jobs at a company often have other responsibilities competing for their attention, some of which may be more closely related to a business’s success and therefore given higher priority. Particularly in the present jobs...
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