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How to Craft Behavioral Interview Questions [and Get Revealing Answers]

SmartRecruiters

One of the toughest things about interviewing is making the most of your limited time with a candidate—especially if you’re assessing skills that you have little or no experience with yourself. In fact, behavioral interview questions are 55% predictive of future on-the-job behavior (while traditional questions are only 10% predictive).

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Behavioral Interviewing: The Achilles Heel of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Glassdoor for Employers

We've all been on the other side of the table when a hiring manager or recruiter asked us a behavioral interview question. Behavioral interviewing has been the gold standard in hiring and recruiting for decades. Traditional behavioral interview questions draw from the very specific context of the working world.

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11 Must-Ask Behavioral Interview Questions

Glassdoor for Employers

Behavioral interviewing uses strategically-composed questions to share how a candidate’s past performance might support a hiring company’s future needs. Focusing in on both hard and soft skills, the questions drill down into several layers of a job seeker’s value proposition, unearthing interview gold. What did you do?

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Biggest Mistakes Hiring Managers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

TeamBuilderSearch

For hiring managers, it’s not just about filling roles but ensuring that each hire is the best possible fit for the position and the company culture. Common Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 1. Failing to Consider Cultural Fit While technical skills are essential, cultural fit is equally critical.

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How to Evaluate Soft Skills During Interviews: A Guide for Hiring Managers

Social Talent

This guide provides practical insights on how to evaluate candidates’ soft skills, ensuring they align with your team’s culture, boost team dynamics, and reduce turnover. Here’s how to get a deeper understanding: Listen for Specific Examples: Avoid vague answers by asking candidates to give concrete, detailed examples.

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How to Build a Diverse Recruiting Strategy

Social Talent

Here are some suggestions for your hiring process: Use objective criteria and tools : Examples include skills tests, behavioral interviews , and blind resumes. Diversity events and celebrations: Host events and celebrations that highlight and honor your employees’ backgrounds, cultures, and traditions.

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Interviewing Techniques: How to Assess Candidates Accurately and Avoid Hiring Mistakes

Contract Recruiter

The interview process is a crucial component of the hiring process that can help you assess candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit with your company. However, conducting effective interviews can be challenging, and common mistakes can lead to hiring the wrong candidate.