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Hiring process 7 tips for hiring in times of uncertainty

In times of uncertainty, you might be tempted to stop hiring altogether, but this isn’t always the best solution. Find out how to recruit top talent, even in times of uncertainty.

Frans Lelivelt Sep 09, 2022

Hiring process The top 4 ATS tips and hacks to speed up your recruitment

If you’ve got a new ATS tool in your business, you might want to know how to use it to its full potential. Find out in this article.

Amber Denwood Sep 01, 2022

Hiring process 5 candidate screening best practices for an effective, automated process

Find out how to optimise and automate your candidate screening in 5 simple steps to filter through candidate applications quicker and more efficiently.

Frans Lelivelt Aug 31, 2022

Hiring process How to create an effective recruitment communication strategy

Find out how to create an effective recruitment communication strategy to help you better and quicker hire top talent.

Frans Lelivelt Aug 11, 2022

Hiring process How to start analysing your recruitment process

Analysing your recruitment is the first step towards a more effective, efficient process in the long run. Find out how to do this, here.

Amber Denwood Jul 22, 2022

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Hiring process Diversity and job boards: How to find and attract diverse talent

Find out how to find and attract diverse talent with (diversity) job boards. The job boards you use affect team diversity, here's how!

Frans Lelivelt Jul 15, 2022

Hiring process How to find (and hire) good freelancers

Freelancers are highly qualified professionals who work independently and bring innovative power to your company. But where and how can you find good freelancers? That and more you’ll learn in this article.

Sarah Heßler Jun 28, 2022

Hiring process The top 10 common hiring and recruiting mistakes (and how to avoid them!)

Even the best-laid recruitment plans can go awry if you make a critical hiring or recruiting mistake. Check out these common hiring mistakes to avoid!

Amber Denwood Jun 27, 2022

Hiring process Hiring employees for a small business without an HR department

Hiring your first employees is a task made more difficult without an HR department. Luckily, we’re here to help with these tips and tricks!

Amber Denwood Jun 21, 2022

Hiring process Hiring software engineers as a non-tech recruiter

There is an increasingly huge demand for software engineers in almost every industry these days, and there’s no sign of that slowing down any time soon. Whether it be for Front End or Back End, Data or Design, we need tech people, and we need them now.

Hannah Squire Jun 18, 2022

Hiring process Niche job boards: What are they and why should you use these specialised job sites?

Find out what niche job boards are and why they should be a part of your recruitment strategy.

Frans Lelivelt May 31, 2022

Hiring process Should I hire a recruiter (and what are the recruiter alternatives)?

Hiring a recruiter can have a huge impact on your business but is it the right choice for you? Find out in this blog post.

Amber Denwood Apr 25, 2022

Hiring process Hiring boomerang employees: The pros and cons

Find out whether you should consider hiring boomerang employees. We tell you all about the pros and cons of rehiring former employees.

Frans Lelivelt Mar 11, 2022

Hiring process The cultural fit controversy (and how to hire better)

Hiring for cultural fit is said to lead to unconscious bias and underperforming teams. So should you avoid it? Find out for yourself, as well possible alternatives.

Frans Lelivelt Feb 09, 2022

Hiring process Hard skills vs soft skills: which are more important?

When hiring for a role, hard skills and soft skills will play a massive part in each step of the process. But, which should you place more value in? This post will help you decide.

Amber Denwood Feb 01, 2022

Hiring process How to conduct an interview: best practices for hiring managers

Are you planning to invite a potential candidate to a job interview? That’s great news! Find out how to conduct an interview with these best practices for hiring managers.

Frans Lelivelt Jan 27, 2022

Hiring process Fair shortlisting made easy

Fair shortlisting means equal opportunities for all and promoting diversity in your team. Find out how to set up a shortlist that is both fair and legally sound.

Sarah Heßler Jan 21, 2022

Hiring process Hiring for roles vs hiring for skills

Hiring for hard-to-fill roles could be just that little bit easier if you adopt the skills-based approach. Find out more about the benefits of this hiring technique in our article.

Amber Denwood Oct 08, 2021

Hiring process How to revolutionise the traditional job advert

The traditional job advert is dead. And especially now that Generation Y and Z are shaking up the job market, the classic job advert needs a revolution. JOIN shows what makes a good job advert for the new generation.

Sarah Heßler Oct 06, 2021

Hiring process Must-dos during a hiring process

The ideal candidate dropped off again? Our guide breaks with the lack of recruiting success and shows you the way to more successful hiring with important must-do's and best practices.

Sarah Heßler Sep 02, 2021

Hiring process Digital recruiting: Bringing job interviews online

Facing the challenge of conducting an online job interview? With our guide for recruiters, you will make a professional impression at the online job interview.

Sarah Heßler Aug 31, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should be involved in the hiring process?

Members of the team who are expanding are typically useful to include in the hiring process, as well as an HR professional. But, this will depend on your current business structure and the resources available.

How long does the hiring process usually take?

The shorter the better. Time to hire changes dependent on industry, location, and the processes you have in place within the business. We’ve got hiring tips that can help you to reduce the length of your hiring process in our hiring articles above.

How can you improve your hiring process?

Generally, increasing communication between those involved in the hiring process, anticipating and meeting candidates’ needs, and reducing blockers can improve your hiring process. You’ll find more details on how to do this in our hiring blog posts above.

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