Skills-based tests are one of the most valuable resources in the hiring toolkit. Why is this pre-employment testing tool so important? It can narrow down an expansive talent pool to only the most qualified candidates, allowing them to demonstrate their abilities in a high-fidelity work simulation without requiring hiring professionals to read Continue Reading...
Lost in Translation: Making Sense of Language Assessments
Pre-employment language testing is an increasingly popular method for determining whether a candidate has the language skills required for success in a particular role. Many law firms, for instance, need their attorneys to be fluent in languages common to their clientele. Since even a minor mistranslation can lead to major legal trouble, Continue Reading...
Integrating Applicant Tracking Systems to Streamline Processes
Applicant tracking systems have become an integral part of hiring. More than 98% of Fortune 500 companies rely on applicant tracking to organize and analyze each step of every applicant for each job opening — from application to onboarding. The rise of applicant tracking software makes sense considering how well HR lends itself to Continue Reading...
Reflections on 2020: How Hardships Led to HR and Hiring Innovations
It’s safe to say 2020 was unprecedented for all industries, and HR professionals are no exception. In modern history, only the 2008 financial crisis compares in terms of businesses being thrown into uncharted territory almost overnight. Similar to the events of last year, the financial crisis created widespread uncertainty in the Continue Reading...
How to Approach Pre-Employment Testing in 2021 (and Beyond)
HR professionals have used pre-employment testing for years, but the pandemic has pushed its popularity to the next level. As layoffs soared and people reentered the job market at an alarming rate, employers needed standardized “filters” to narrow talent pools. When they no longer had the option of in-house, proctored testing, Continue Reading...
