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What are the psychometric properties of talent assessments?
With good opportunities everywhere, in-demand candidates don’t want to wait to hear back. In fact, 62% of job seekers lose interest in a job if they don’t get a response from recruiters within two weeks, according to a Robert Half survey. So, how do you hire faster without overlooking important details? The solution is simple – ditch resumes and embrace talent assessments. To do so, you need to find reliable tests with the right psychometric properties. This article examines the definition of p
9 key negotiation skills (and how to assess them)
Negotiation skills are one of the pillars of a high-performing workforce. Whether it’s closing a lucrative deal or resolving conflicts in the team, the art of negotiation is indispensable. You need to hire people who bring effective negotiation skills to the table – and resumes can’t find them. Let’s look at nine negotiating skills useful for difficult conversations and constructive interactions. We also discuss talent assessments, which are the best way to evaluate and build these vital skills
9 essential skills for property manager
Property managers wear many hats. They juggle everything from maintaining properties to collecting rent, managing tenants, and helping out owners. The stakes are high, and hiring the wrong person can mean unwanted property issues, unhappy tenants, and – worst of all – financial losses. Unfortunately, this happens more often than you think. Finding someone who can step up to the challenge and handle all those responsibilities? It’s not easy. Luckily, we’re here to sort you out. In this guide, w
Top 7 analytical skills interview questions and why they matter
Employees with analytical skills bring major benefits to your business by making data-driven decisions, offering critical insights, and solving complex issues. You want to determine if a candidate has good analytical skills before you hire them, but assessing these skills through resumes and job interviews can be difficult. You can accurately assess this skill set by: Focusing on the right interview questions to determine analytical skills Using pre-employment skills tests to gain hard data on t
Behavioral assessments for hiring: The complete guide
When you make hiring decisions, can you predict how well someone performs on the job? Unfortunately, it’s tough to guess a candidate’s behavior based only on resumes and interviews. Much of what you learn about their personality doesn’t come until you see them in action. Behavioral assessments get you those answers sooner rather than later by testing candidates on their underlying traits. This article explores how behavioral testing improves recruitment and provides an overview of the most effe
Top 10 recruiting trends for the future of hiring
Outdated hiring practices often overlook the full spectrum of candidates’ skills. In addition, traditional recruitment practices are often slow and biased, making it difficult to find the right talent. These problems leave companies with workforces that are less diverse, innovative, and adaptable than they should be. In this article, we explore how to solve these issues with emerging recruiting trends, such as focusing on skills, using technology, and giving candidates what they want. Let’s div
How to hire restaurant staff: A 6-step guide
According to the National Restaurant Association, a shortage of restaurant staff is an issue for 78% of restaurant operators. Considering that employee turnover is also at an all-time high and fewer young people enter the restaurant industry due to the demanding nature of the work and less competitive wages, the talent gap is widening. In this guide, we discuss how to hire restaurant staff using talent assessments. You can also find a detailed explanation of different restaurant roles, helpful
How to hire a marketing coordinator (and mistakes to avoid)
Finding the perfect marketing coordinator can be stressful. After all, they’re key to running awesome campaigns, connecting with your audience, and shaping how people see your brand. A mediocre hire might lead to missed opportunities, lackluster ads, or a failure to click with your audience. Your brand could even start to fall behind the competition! But with our help, these worries can melt away. In this guide, we teach you how to hire a marketing coordinator who’s spot-on for your marketing te
12 essential skills for social media manager
Social media management isn't just about posting catchy content. These professionals must understand different platforms, keep up with fast-changing trends, and – most importantly – manage a brand’s voice. Knowing what to look for in a social media manager will help you choose the candidate with the best skills for the role. But this can be tricky since social media managers need so many different skills to really make your brand’s social media presence shine. This article will show you which e
The ultimate guide to succession planning tools
Filling open roles quickly has always been a core responsibility for human resources. But this HR fundamental is easier said than done, especially in cases where: The vacancy is unexpected The person leaving has irreplaceable industry or company knowledge The necessary skills are in short supply in the market If you wait until you receive a resignation or retirement notice, you’ve already lost time. That’s where succession planning tools come in. Succession planning software tools help you
Defining roles and responsibilities in the workplace: Why does it matter?
Without clearly documented roles and responsibilities, HR managers often struggle with a confused, inefficient, or unproductive workforce. You can fall into this trap if you're: Disconnected from the teams you hire for Using an outdated roles and responsibilities template Growing your business (and all hands are on deck) Hiring without candidate skills testing Accurately defining job roles and responsibilities better informs the decision-making process in your hiring, enhances team productivity,
How to write a site reliability engineer job description
Site reliability engineers – software developers with IT operations experience – are the backbone of IT environments as professionals who “keep the lights on.” They need a unique combination of skills because they serve as bridges between development and operations teams. To hire the best, you need a bulletproof site reliability engineer job description that identifies their skills, responsibilities, and requirements. Below, we look at what a site reliability engineer is, their core hard and sof
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