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Start Your Hiring Journey in 2023 On the Right Foot.
While recovering from the drama of the covid pandemic, it’s evident that things have changed drastically for the future. Hybrid models have been implemented in companies worldwide to satisfy the needs of the current employment market, employees have different needs now, times have changed and maybe so do some hiring practices in HR departments… […]
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Skill-Set or Cultural Fit, Which Is More Important in The Long Run.
Experience is a major factor when sorting through the resumes of possible candidates, seeing that a candidate has done this before means a lot to an employer, why? Well, they know how to do their job in the best way possible! But what happens when this professional starts having a negative impact on the […]
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How to set up a video interview in 4 clicks
Pre-recorded video interviews are still a relatively new and under-utilised recruitment tool – despite a rise in their use during the pandemic. The problem is, many see video interviews as a replacement for in-person interviews. While they can be used for this, they should also be used alongside in-person interviews. Think of them like a […]
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How to complete a job requisition in under 10 minutes!
Like anything else in a business, hiring is a team effort. It may be the HR department that facilitates hiring but recruitment is by no means a one department operation. There are many stages in the hiring process, and throughout these different stages, many managers and executives contribute. It is important that those involved in […]
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10 most popular hard skills to have in 2022
It can be difficult to keep up with the latest career trends as the world is changing rapidly. New technologies are constantly being developed, we’re more connected than ever, and a global pandemic has forced us to adapt to new ways of working. Skills that were considered essential 20 years ago are now obsolete, while […]
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How video interviewing can get your foot in the door
Breaking into the workforce can feel next to impossible. Every job listing asks for two or more years of experience for entry-level positions and despite putting your best foot forward, no one seems willing to take a chance on you because they don’t even know you. With every rejection email that pops into your inbox, […]
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8 useful tips when choosing the best Org Chart Creator for HR
Ninety percent of the best companies in the world don’t have an org chart tool that HR/managers can trust as a reliable and up to date single-source-of-truth. When purchasing recruitment software, there are many things to consider: A reliable and up-to-date single-source-of-truth, using Saas, custom access levels, position design, remuneration management, hidden costs, set-up, training […]
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Hard skills vs soft skills: What is the priority when hiring a new employee?
Today’s million-dollar question: what should be the priority when hiring a new employee; soft skills or hard skills? It is truly dependent on the role, but from my experience, we shouldn’t undervalue or underestimate a candidate’s soft skills. I want to challenge you to reconsider whether or not experience and qualifications are the only valuable […]
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Ghostbusters: why ghosting job applicants can be harmful to your business
Have you ever heard of the term ‘ghosting’? It’s a term typically used to describe one person ignoring the other. This phrase has now crossed into the business world, and in this case, the recruiting process. Having been on the receiving end of ghosting, I can tell you now; it’s not a nice feeling. Let’s […]
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How to Use the STAR Interview Method to Hire Great Candidates
You’re likely no stranger to the STAR interview method. It is considered one of—if not the most—effective interviewing methods around. The thing is, most articles about it are focused on how job seekers can effectively leverage STAR interview techniques during interviews. There are only a few articles that discuss the use of this method from […]