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Job Searching during COVID: Behind the Scenes with Candidates & Recruiters
5/19/2020
BY
Kerry Wang
Allison Silber (Product Manager, Zeus), Carly Donovan (Recruiting Manager, Airtable), and Hope Weatherford (Head of Talent, InVision) share advice for jobseekers. Here’s our recording + recap!
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Optimize Your Job Search With These Helpful Hints
5/6/2020
By
Kerry Wang
Hunting for a job? Here are some insightful ways to prepare, research, target, and follow through on opportunities so the job search feels less like an uphill battle and more like surfing a wave.
Read More5 Ways Workplace Diversity Is a Competitive Advantage, and Concrete Ways to Obtain It
4/28/2020
By
Kerry Wang
Learn the benefits of workplace diversity, the types of diversity you need, as well as common challenges (and solutions) when attempting to build a more diverse talent pool.
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How to Ask Someone to Be a Reference: 5 Best Practices
4/24/2020
By
Kerry Wang
Cut the confusion surrounding gathering references on your job application. HR experts share how to ask someone to be a reference without making it awkward, plus who to ask.
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Intake Meetings: The Ticket to Top Talent Is Under Your Nose
4/14/2020
By
Kerry Wang
Let a hiring expert take you through the structure of a successful intake meeting, including the preparations and guideposts that will help you know if your approach is working.
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5 Best Questions to Ask in a Competency-Based Interview
4/9/2020
By
Kerry Wang
Whether you’re interviewing a new project manager or a frontline lead, a competency-based interview can help you determine the best choice for your team.
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Zoom and Skype Interview Tips for Employers
4/8/2020
By
Kerry Wang
Virtual job interviews don't have to suck. Here are tips for every hiring manager to conduct professional, enjoyable Zoom or Skype interviews without sacrificing on quality or human touch.
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