July 13, 2023
INTERVIEW HORROR STORY
“A few years ago I interviewed for an HR position with a company ironically known for their good customer service . It was a training & development role at a large distribution center. I had a lengthy (1 hour) phone screen; then a 30 minute phone screen; 5 HOURS of.
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July 13, 2023
INTERVIEW HORROR STORY
“I was applying for an HR position and the next page required me to answer 'Are you born in the month of May/Jun/July/August?'. What's that got to do with the position? First time in my 20 years working as a Human Resource specialist I had this question asked during my.
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July 13, 2023
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR US?
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July 13, 2023
DO YOU AGREE WITH THIS RECRUITER’S INTERVIEW PRACTICE? INFORMED DECISIONS TAKE
Thanks to everyone who participated in our survey (link in 1st comment). Here is a short reminder for the recruiter’s practice and our take on it. “I work as a recruiter. I always call a candidate 20 minutes before an interview, put an Indian accent and pretend to be from.
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July 13, 2023
INTERVIEW HORROR STORY
“I once had a panel interview and one of the interviewers asked me “if you could be a candy bar, what kind would you be?” Then another interviewer said “You don’t have to answer that! What kind of question is that!?!”” *From the web
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May 29, 2023
Congratulations to @System 3 on the fundraise!
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May 29, 2023
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THESE PRE-HIRE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS? INFORMED DECISIONS TAKE
Thanks to all participants (link to survey results in 1st comment). So, should you ask your candidates about their color preferences. The answer is NO. Here is why: 1. Not predictive - there is no scientific proof that color preferences predict job performance. 2. Candidate experience - let’s say that.
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May 29, 2023
WHEN YOU LIE ON YOUR RESUME BUT STILL GET THE JOB #2
*Picture source: Dexter Morgan, Serial Cat
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May 29, 2023
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THESE PRE-HIRE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS?
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May 29, 2023
DO YOU AGREE WITH THIS INTERVIEW PRACTICE? INFORMED DECISIONS TAKE
Thanks to all participants of our recent survey (link in the first comment). So, does a positive impression of a candidate based on their resume and test results justifies asking them less questions? Our answer to this is a BIG NO NO. Here is why: 1. Confirmation bias: If you.
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