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Get answers to common questions regarding how to list references. We'll provide you with formatting tips and offer a few ideas of who can potentially make the best references.

In this article, you'll learn more about the Caliper test questions, what the answers aim to reveal, and some expectations vs. reality when it comes to using personality tests for hiring.

New team member starting soon? Get actionable onboarding best practices from an expert. Onboarding is an opportunity you don't want to waste — prep for your new hire's arrival with these tips.

Here's everything you need to know about what pre-employment screening is, key details on the types of testing, and which types of screening to use for your unique hiring situation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn what is involved in the recruitment process. We'll show you what a recruiter does (and doesn't do) and what steps you can automate. Craft a more effective recruiting and hiring process now.

Interviewing someone soon? Mix things up with unique situational interview questions to help you learn more about how a candidate thinks and whether they will fit in with your company’s culture.

So it's time for the second interview. What should you ask? These examples of powerful second interview questions will help you uncover the most compatible candidate for your open role.

Let experts take you through a few guidelines to help you complete the best reference checks. We'll share a couple of tools that can help you get them done painlessly.

By focusing on improving your employee retention rate, you can boost your company’s morale and your bottom line. Read on for 8 actionable strategies you can use today to keep employees longer.

Will personality tests for jobs help or harm your hiring process? Determine if you should use the ever-popular Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or DiSC Assessment before choosing a candidate.

There are several different types of interviews that we choose from to ensure we’re getting the information we need from a candidate. We’ll share some of the most common.

If you care deeply about employee engagement and retention, learn how to calculate your turnover rate here. Then, we'll share what causes a high turnover rate and how to fix it.

Use these behavioral interview questions and answers in your next interview to help you make the best hiring decision.

Who makes the cut when you’ve got several ideal candidates in the pipeline? It really boils down to what types of interview questions you ask job seekers — and how they respond.

When you have lots of candidates to get through, the interview process can seem overwhelming. You can rest easy — this strategic interview process will make your best candidate rise to the top.