How to Fight Confirmation Bias in Your Hiring Process
We’ve all heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And while that’s true to some extent, many hiring managers take the principle to …
Are Top Candidates Turned Off by Your Company Culture?
You’ve posted your job opening on all the right boards. You’ve reached out to the most qualified candidates, and tried to set up interviews. You’ve put together a competitive salary …
Preboarding: How to Stop New IT Hires From Walking Away From Offers They’ve Already Accepted
Just because you’ve made the hire doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve got a new employee. New IT hires are free to walk away at any moment before they actually sign your …
How to Choose Job Interview Questions That Land High-Performing Hires
In 2016, the Indian electronic commerce company Flikpart revealed an intriguing aspect of their hiring process: they don’t interview job candidates at all. Why would Flipkart cut out this seemingly …
Candidate Interviews: How many are enough?
Expert opinions diverge widely on how many times one should bring a candidate in before making a hire. Various sources cite numbers ranging from two all the way up to …