Gone are the days of Help Wanted signs and circling job ads in the paper in red pen. Like the job market, hopeful candidates have entered the digital age hoping to find their next job opportunity. But a recent survey from FindEmployment reveals some surprising facts about how candidates are embarking on today’s job search […]
Video interviewing has proven to be a great tool for improving the efficiency of a company’s hiring process. A 2012 survey by OfficeTeam shows that 6 out of 10 companies are using video interviews for hiring new employees. The Aberdeen Group found that 10% of companies used video as part of their hiring process in 2010. […]
As a human resources professional, you’ve probably seen more than your fair share of nervous candidates and have a story or two to share about embarrassing mistakes you’ve seen job seekers make. Are these harmless mistakes, made by almost any job seeker, to be tolerated? Or can their foibles give you insight into their work […]
Every candidate comes with their own set of unique interviewing challenges. That’s why we’re tackling how to video interview different types of job seekers with this how to series. Today we’ll be talking about how to connect with a recently fired job seeker in the video interview. Is this job seeker all wrong for your […]
Is your superstar candidate stretching the truth in their video resume? Unlike Pinocchio, the animated Disney character whose nose would grow if he told a lie, there’s no surefire way of telling whether or not your candidate is being truthful. It’s always a good idea to be skeptical about the skills, qualifications and experience being […]