The Impact of Google’s Interview Methodology on the Recruitment Landscape

The Impact of Google’s Interview Methodology on the Recruitment Landscape

Google being Google, there’s nothing simple about their hiring processes. While they make talent acquisition seem fairly straightforward, a huge amount of scientific research has actually gone into it. Until 2013, Google was infamous for its multiple interviews (up to 25) over 6-9 months. The idea was to avoid snap subjective judgements and to ensure the best mutual fit for any position, from entry-level right through to leadership. While Google wasn’t the first organization to ask candidates curveballs or brainteasers, they certainly made these hugely popular in the interviewing process (AKA the cool/hipster factor).  We suddenly went from asking traditional…
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E-recruitment Tools to Optimize Hiring Processes

E-recruitment Tools to Optimize Hiring Processes

Virtual interviews are here to stay Recent global events have tipped business communications and operations on their head, and it seems there’s no going back. Companies have been catapulted deeper into the digital space, on the whole for the better. While some are still finding their feet in this brand new world, others have cheerfully embraced the opportunity this presents to optimize and modernize existing processes. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the recruitment sphere. Recruitment must adapt to thrive Recruitment is all about people. It’s about connecting, learning more about each other and, ultimately, deciding if your organization…
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Rapidly Evolving Digital Transformation of the HR Landscape

Rapidly Evolving Digital Transformation of the HR Landscape

The rapid metamorphosis of HR tools and technologies is jaw-dropping. Gone are the days when processes were dull and lengthy, everything had to be tracked on paper, and delayed communications between stakeholders were par for the course.  Bye-bye too are the space-wasting filing cabinets, weeks to sign-off on everything, and time-consuming methods for tracking and analyzing data. Hello, digital world! ATS, payroll systems, LMS, timesheet solutions, performance management software. You name it, it’s been digitalized. More often than not, it’s also able to be seamlessly integrated with other systems. Our HR forebearers would most certainly be envious. As well as…
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7 Powerful Benefits of Virtual Interviewing

7 Powerful Benefits of Virtual Interviewing

There’s no doubt about it: There’s no doubt about it: the recent boom in virtual interviewing has blasted the traditional hiring process well into the 21st century. In many cases, the application-to-hire lifecycle has been slashed from months to just weeks (or even days), thanks to the sheer immediacy and efficiency of virtual screening. While face-to-face interviews still have a compelling role to play, the quality and speed of hire can be amplified by leveraging virtual interviews in the initial stages. Just some of its potent advantages include: Accelerated hiring Access to a wider talent pool Increased confidentiality Reduction of…
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Skreenbe and the Digital HR Revolution

Skreenbe and the Digital HR Revolution

Here’s the thing: as a hiring specialist, how often does it feel like the technology you use was truly built with your needs in mind?​ Built by recruiters for recruiters, Skreenbe is the effortlessly enjoyable remote interview workspace for SMEs and enterprises alike. The idea was to develop an ultra-reliable, easy-to-navigate, attractive, multi-functional platform that helps you streamline the e-recruitment process. Skreenbe enables companies to cut down on screening time while maximizing the quality of hires. The candidate experience is also equally important. The user-friendly, visually-enticing nature of the platform makes for an entertaining, yet thoroughly meaningful interaction. Candidates are more relaxed, perform better,…
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