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How Using Realistic Job Assessments Can Improve Candidate Experience
Realistic job assessments (RJAs) are a critical tool for companies in today’s economy. By understanding the skills and abilities required for a position, businesses can more accurately identify the best candidates for the job. In addition, assessments can help improve the overall candidate experience by providing a more objective evaluation of each applicant. In this […]
ThriveMap successful on W2 Labs Innovation Competition
ThriveMap, the leading pre-employment assessment platform for frontline hiring was successful on W2 Labs, the innovation competition from Wincanton Plc. Watch and read our interview with Chris Platts, CEO of ThriveMap. Interview with CEO Chris Platts, ThriveMap Can you give me some of the details about this competition? Wincanton plc is a leading UK supply […]
Changing pre-hire assessment provider? 5 things to consider
Your pre-hire assessment provider plays a vital role in the recruitment process. It’s responsible for helping you to identify the best fit candidates in your recruitment process and helps your recruitment team to work strategically and efficiently. Changing pre-hire assessment providers can be overwhelming, especially if you’re not clear on what alternative solutions are available […]
Get Instant Hiring Clarity with Signal – Job Analysis Made Easy
The working world is changing. New skills, behaviors, and ways of ‘doing things’ are emerging. Understanding how these changes affect the jobs we do, and the skills required for them has become increasingly difficult. Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR teams can have different perspectives on what’s required when hiring. And role experts – the people […]
5 Dangers of Using Off-the-Shelf Pre-Hire Assessments
Pre-hire assessments can be a great way to screen potential applicants. They can save time, help you hire employees that are a better fit, and improve new hire retention. However, today’s recruitment leaders have an overwhelming amount of choice when it comes to candidate assessments. One question many of us have is whether to use […]
5 Reasons to Integrate Pre-Hire Assessments with Your ATS
Why Should You Integrate Pre-Hire Assessments with Your ATS? Integrating pre-hire assessments with your Applicant Tracking System (ATS) can help you streamline the hiring process and reduce time to hire. Nearly all companies are using some kind of ATS during the recruitment process. Over 98% of Fortune 500 companies use an ATS. As a recruiter, […]
How to Run Better Intake Meetings (For Recruiters)
What is an Intake Meeting? The intake meeting marks the beginning of the hiring process. It’s when the recruiter meets with the hiring manager to discuss the role and the skills needed to do the job. It’s your opportunity to find out what kind of candidate the manager is looking for. An intake meeting is […]
Recruiting Trends: Top 5 Trends You Need to Know for 2022
If someone had told you this is the way 2020-2021 would pan out, you wouldn’t have believed them. Dramatic changes in business operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic mean that organisations need to be prepared for further changes in 2022. It has become apparent that organisations with the ability to adapt under pressure are the […]
Cognitive ability tests: 6 common tests used in hiring
The primary aspect of recruiting is predicting how a candidate will perform in the job. The difficult part is figuring that out. How do you know if a candidate can make effective decisions under pressure? How can you figure out if they have the required problem-solving skills? Cognitive ability tests provide answers to these questions. […]