Quickly building rapport with a candidate is an efficient way to get to the heart of an interview. But how do you do that without resorting to...
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There's No Silver Bullet for Hiring the Best Talent
It might be tempting to think of pre-employment testing as a “silver bullet”— that is, a quick, simple, and seemingly magical solution to a...
Continue ReadingCombat the Talent Shortage Through Employee Retention
The U.S. job market is strong and unemployment is at its lowest in decades, contributing to one of the largest talent shortages on record. How does...
Continue ReadingEmployer Brands: Shaped by Culture and Opportunity, Not Salary
What factors persuade someone to recommend his or her employer to a job seeker? Salary, though a very important factor for most employees, does not...
Continue ReadingGetting it Right: Smart Strategies for Hiring Independent Contractors
As a manager, building a team that gets the job done may be keeping you up at night. The pressure is on—move faster, cover new responsibilities, meet...
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Soft Skills
Companies that want to hire the best people are increasingly coming to the realization that they need to look for strong soft skills in their...
Continue ReadingHow to Hire Remote Employees
Hiring people who live far away from the office may seem like a questionable choice. After all, management isn't able to visibly watch their progress...
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