OCTOBER 2023HR TECH OUTLOOK9the likelihood of them repeating those successes. Creating specific interview questions involving their soft traits allows for more natural interaction and conversation versus the yes and no answers typically associated with interviewing questions. When you near the end of the interview process, employers typically want the candidate to `prove it' regarding their experience and background, which is where pre-employment screenings come into play. These types of assessments tend to give companies a higher level of comfort when making hiring decisions. Time kills all deals ­ this adage is still very pertinent in this current hiring landscape. Adding steps to the process can delay the hiring of a candidate, which can ultimately lead to them taking another job before you can make an offer. Candidates are interviewing more places than ever before, with more opportunities being presented to them daily. It is imperative to keep the interview process to three weeks or less. Being creative about when to implement pre-employment screenings and assessments is essential to a quality candidate experience. A great candidate experience is one of the two most important things to focus on when recruiting in this market. Limiting the interview process to two to three interviews max and one or two assessments or pre-employment screenings is vital to be able to compete for talent and keep the candidate engaged with your brand. I encourage companies to consider which type of assessments have the greatest impact on their hiring decisions while focusing on the candidate experience. Tasks that take less than five minutes are often well received by candidates. Finding the right talent is becoming more challenging in almost every market and whatever you can do as an organization to elevate yourself as a candidate-and-employee-focused brand will help you consistently recruit the best talent. Being creative about when to implement pre-employment screenings and assessments are essential to a quality candidate experience
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