Are you leveraging the power of AI for interview preparation? In the competitive job market, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a pivotal tool for candidates. Offering personalized, data-driven insights, AI revolutionizes traditional interview prep methods. AI tools analyze extensive interview data, guide speech patterns, and simulate real interview scenarios, thus providing invaluable feedback. Consequently, this […]
Top 5 Hiring Trends in 2022
Looking back on 2021 hiring trends, the hiring industry has learned a lot about how to pivot and excel in an ever-changing job market. As we’ve already started to see the many differences we’ll navigate in 2022, some hiring trends will remain the same. The war for talent is still prevalent and the candidate-driven job […]
Winning the War for Talent in 2021
As the competition heats up among industries to snag the best of the best to fill open roles, it’s becoming more clear we are experiencing a “War for Talent.” The phrase “War for Talent” is not a new term in the recruiting industry, as it was first coined in 1997 by Steven Hankin of McKinsey. […]
HOW TO SCORE YOUR NEXT GIG WITH A THANK YOU NOTE
The interview process can be extensive, with multiple interview sessions, required personality and skill assessments, and delayed response times. Several candidates never hear back from interviewers, leaving many to wonder what they could have done differently to set them apart. While not required, thank you notes are a guaranteed way to leave a lasting impression […]
How to Stand Out in your Next Zoom Interview
Consider the goals of your typical interview: you want to make a good impression, you want to seem prepared and knowledgeable, and you want to stand out among the other candidates in the pipeline. With video interviews, all these goals remain the same, but the strategy for accomplishing them has shifted. Here are some ways […]
Best Practices for Video Interviews in the Midst of COVID-19
Amid the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus – also referred to as COVID-19 – many organizations are opting to go remote in order to slow the spread among their employees, students, and travelers. Companies like Twitter, Microsoft, and Apple are heading up the shift. So far, school districts, professional sports leagues, food service companies, and […]
Interview Tips – Downloadable Guide
Companies often use interviews as the first step in the hiring process. An interviewer’s goal is to determine whether the candidate possesses the technical skills for the position, can speak to the desired qualifications and accomplishments, fits the company culture, and is truly interested in the opportunity. The candidate’s goal is to gather information about […]
Sales Reps: Ask These Questions in Your Next Sales Interview
Many sales reps are great interviewers, since they excel at building relationships and having targeted conversations. One of the best ways a sales rep can stand out from the competition in an interview is by asking great questions. Research the company’s products and brands well ahead of time (try out the products firsthand, if possible), […]
How Successful Hiring Managers Prep for Interviews
Many hiring managers think of the in-person interview as a meeting where it is the candidate’s responsibility to impress them. However, an effective hiring cycle is a process that starts with attracting applicants, followed by identification of candidates, evaluation, selection, and acceptance. In a candidate-driven market, a hiring manager must also impress the candidate, because […]
3 Reasons Good Candidates Can Give Bad Interviews
The cost of a bad hire is substantial, sometimes up to three times the employee’s annual salary. The interview process is one of the only sources of information for an employer during the hiring process. Unfortunately, it is not a foolproof way to judge a candidate’s fit. Interviewing and job performance often use totally different […]
