Interviewing

We focus a lot on interview questions and how they play a role in identifying the best candidate for a given job, but the interview format you choose can also influence your hiring success. From the level of preparation to the candidate experience, the type of interview you use can impact the efficiency and effectiveness…

The pandemic left a lasting influence on how we live and work, and some of the trends that originated out of necessity have become the norm. One example is virtual interviewing. As of 2023, 90% of organizations use virtual interviews, and most employers say they prefer this interview format. Implementing virtual interviewing tips for hiring managers…

If you want to find the best candidate for a job, you need a hiring process that’s designed around that particular job and its unique requirements. One of the tools available to you in creating a tailored hiring process is the panel interview. When used appropriately, they can help you perfect your candidate questioning and better…

The rise of the asynchronous workplace means more teams are collaborating across geographic regions, time zones, and even languages. Hiring methods have also evolved, and one tool that’s becoming more commonplace is asynchronous video interviews.  Asynchronous video interviews can help you screen more candidates, speed up your hiring and provide a better experience for talent.…

For most companies, interview formats look slightly different than they did a few years ago. Whether you’ve started using Zoom to screen candidates or switched to a fully remote onboarding process, you’ve probably adjusted how you hire, thanks to technology.  We anticipate that we’ll be seeing more companies embrace alternative types of job interviews in…

Red flags are warning signs that can help hiring managers avoid making poor hires. While a single red flag shouldn’t be the deciding factor against a candidate, it should be carefully considered alongside other factors, like the candidate’s qualifications, background, and references. It may also call for further questioning about the subject that raised concern. Here are…

Interviewing candidates is the trickiest part of the hiring process and also the most important to get right. One of the biggest challenges with interviews is getting an accurate, objective read on candidates when an imperfect, subjective person is conducting the interview. Interview scoring sheets are an effective solution.  We’ll explain how interview score sheets…

While it is never fun for a candidate to receive word that they did not get the job, there is one thing that makes the pill a little easier to swallow: genuine interview feedback. Oftentimes, the most frustrating part of rejection is the lingering question of ‘why?’, especially if the candidate had an interview that…

Soft skills are those hard-to-pin-down capabilities like communication and leadership that are difficult to quantify, but that play an outsized role in both job performance and cultural fit. They differ from hard skills like mathematics, which can be more easily measured via an objective assessment.  We’ll explain how to assess soft skills in an interview…

Preparing for a job interview can be nerve-wracking, but it’s a critical step in making the best possible impression and positioning yourself above the other candidates. What do the best athletes, musicians, and public speakers have in common? They prepare relentlessly, and that’s a big component of what sets them apart.  Knowing how to prepare…

These video interview tips from our team of staffing experts will help you prepare for a virtual interview, ensure a smooth technical experience, and navigate the hiring manager’s video interview questions with ease.  Video Interviewing Basics Video interviews have been increasing in popularity for years and from what we can tell, they aren’t going away…

When an organization has an open position, they have two options available to fill it: look for external candidates, or hire from within. The process for hiring outside the organization can be a long one. You have to come up with a job description, including the skills and education you are looking for, and post…

After all that tireless job search preparation and research you did to not only stand out and land the interview, but to also seamlessly nail it, what is the next step?  A thoughtful and timely follow-up message, of course!  We’re here to help you write the perfect thank you letter after an interview. Have you…