#hiring-practices
#hiring-practices

17 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

Are You Hiring UX Designers or Their AI Tools? | HackerNoon

AI is creating a gap between real UX skills and fabricated interview performances in hiring.

Traditional hiring processes fail to assess the authenticity of UX designer candidates in an AI-driven job market.

#automation

fromNewsmax

Your Reputation Is Now AI's Business - Here's How to Control It

AI and automation are critical in shaping hiring practices and career visibility today.

1 year ago

Tech industry

New Tech Is Changing Hiring, Fast | HackerNoon

AI and automation are reshaping the job market, making some roles obsolete while creating new hiring challenges.

Businesses must adapt their hiring strategies and leverage technology like AI and blockchain to stay competitive.

Miscellaneous

5 Ways to Automate Your Hiring Process With Minimal Errors | Entrepreneur

The balance between automation and human judgment is crucial in hiring processes to avoid errors.

Clear communication and targeted questioning can enhance efficiency and accuracy in hiring.

fromNewsmax

Your Reputation Is Now AI's Business - Here's How to Control It

AI and automation are critical in shaping hiring practices and career visibility today.

1 year ago

Tech industry

New Tech Is Changing Hiring, Fast | HackerNoon

AI and automation are reshaping the job market, making some roles obsolete while creating new hiring challenges.

Businesses must adapt their hiring strategies and leverage technology like AI and blockchain to stay competitive.

Miscellaneous

5 Ways to Automate Your Hiring Process With Minimal Errors | Entrepreneur

The balance between automation and human judgment is crucial in hiring processes to avoid errors.

Clear communication and targeted questioning can enhance efficiency and accuracy in hiring.

4 things on a resume that matter way more than the college you attended, according to a tech and finance recruiter

Experience and skills outweigh college names when hiring.

Candidates' hands-on learning and accomplishments are crucial.

Career

fromwww.cnbc.com

Avoid this one resume red flag, says HR exec: 'A pattern' of this behavior looks bad

Hiring managers may view frequent short-term roles negatively on a resume.

Providing context for short stints can help clarify candidates' experiences.

fromYourTango

Miscellaneous

Job Search Expert Shares The One Piece Of Information You Should Immediately Delete From Your Resume

Removing your graduation date from resumes can help avoid age discrimination in the job market.

Startup companies

4 things on a resume that matter way more than the college you attended, according to a tech and finance recruiter

Experience and skills outweigh college names when hiring.

Candidates' hands-on learning and accomplishments are crucial.

Career

fromwww.cnbc.com

Avoid this one resume red flag, says HR exec: 'A pattern' of this behavior looks bad

Hiring managers may view frequent short-term roles negatively on a resume.

Providing context for short stints can help clarify candidates' experiences.

fromYourTango

Miscellaneous

Job Search Expert Shares The One Piece Of Information You Should Immediately Delete From Your Resume

Removing your graduation date from resumes can help avoid age discrimination in the job market.

more#career-development

#remote-work

fromForbes

Remote teams

Why Your State Is Costing You Remote Jobs And What To Do About It

State-specific labor laws can hinder remote job applications, often without notice or explanation.

Startup companies

Employers: Stop 'corporate catfishing' your prospective hires

Corporate catfishing is misleading job advertising by employers, significantly affecting workplace dynamics.

Miscellaneous

This One Programming Choice Completely Changed These Tech Firms-Here's How | HackerNoon

Clojure's influence extends beyond coding, shaping entire organizations and their cultures.

fromForbes

Remote teams

Why Your State Is Costing You Remote Jobs And What To Do About It

State-specific labor laws can hinder remote job applications, often without notice or explanation.

Startup companies

Employers: Stop 'corporate catfishing' your prospective hires

Corporate catfishing is misleading job advertising by employers, significantly affecting workplace dynamics.

Miscellaneous

This One Programming Choice Completely Changed These Tech Firms-Here's How | HackerNoon

Clojure's influence extends beyond coding, shaping entire organizations and their cultures.

How to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap - Take a risk

The cybersecurity industry has significant job opportunities but requires companies to adapt hiring practices to bridge the skills gap.

Miscellaneous

Win the war for tech talent

Companies face a skills gap due to evolving technologies and pressures to do more with fewer workers, threatening significant losses by 2026.

fromSecuritymagazine

How to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap - Take a risk

The cybersecurity industry has significant job opportunities but requires companies to adapt hiring practices to bridge the skills gap.

Miscellaneous

Win the war for tech talent

Companies face a skills gap due to evolving technologies and pressures to do more with fewer workers, threatening significant losses by 2026.

Miscellaneous

Leaked memo: Meta rolls back its DEI programs

Meta is scaling back its DEI program in response to changing legal interpretations and public perceptions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Women in technology

Reddit cofounder says he expects a 'swift shift' back to DEI hiring practices

Abandoning DEI is a short-sighted trend that companies will likely regret, according to Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian.

Privacy professionals

Don't call it DEI: Recruiters explain the hiring landscape under Trump 2.0

Some hiring managers remain committed to DEI despite rollbacks, valuing diversity to identify the most qualified candidates.

Miscellaneous

Leaked memo: Meta rolls back its DEI programs

Meta is scaling back its DEI program in response to changing legal interpretations and public perceptions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Women in technology

Reddit cofounder says he expects a 'swift shift' back to DEI hiring practices

Abandoning DEI is a short-sighted trend that companies will likely regret, according to Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian.

Privacy professionals

Don't call it DEI: Recruiters explain the hiring landscape under Trump 2.0

Some hiring managers remain committed to DEI despite rollbacks, valuing diversity to identify the most qualified candidates.

Why hiring veterans makes business sense

Hiring military veterans brings business benefits through enhanced resilience, problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic.

#talent-management

fromPsychology Today

Women in technology

Why Your Skills Agenda Is Missing Half the Equation

The skills agenda is crucial for reducing bias and promoting diversity.

Overemphasis on hard skills can lead to missed opportunities.

Cognitive diversity should be integrated into talent development strategies.

Remote teams

Maximize Employee Retention by Tracking These 20 KPIs | Entrepreneur

Effective hiring and talent management strategies are critical to business success in 2025.

Tracking employee sentiment through tools like NPS can enhance retention efforts.

Women in technology

fromPsychology Today

Why Your Skills Agenda Is Missing Half the Equation

The skills agenda is crucial for reducing bias and promoting diversity.

Overemphasis on hard skills can lead to missed opportunities.

Cognitive diversity should be integrated into talent development strategies.

Remote teams

Maximize Employee Retention by Tracking These 20 KPIs | Entrepreneur

Effective hiring and talent management strategies are critical to business success in 2025.

Tracking employee sentiment through tools like NPS can enhance retention efforts.

more#talent-management

fromInc

3 weeks ago

Mental health

How Should I Respond to Networkers Seeking Help I Can't Offer?

Be honest and direct when unable to provide help; offer what you can without overextending.

Consider personal history when hiring, despite a strong application.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Silicon Valley real estate

How Sierra Pacific is scaling without a factory-line approach

Sierra Pacific is expanding thoughtfully, emphasizing culture in hiring rather than rapid scale.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

fromHarvard Business Review

What Autism Acceptance Can Look Like

Autistic individuals face barriers in the workplace that society can help alleviate.

Small changes in the environment can enhance comfort for autistic individuals.

Hiring neurodiverse talent can significantly improve workplace productivity.

#recruitment-challenges

Startup companies

Research: Hiring a Superstar Can Backfire

Hiring 'star' employees can be counterproductive, as they may fail to perform and can hinder team dynamics.

fromHarvard Business Review

Miscellaneous

Irony alert: Anthropic says applicants shouldn't use LLMs

AI tools complicate traditional hiring methods, making it difficult for employers to identify genuine talent.

Startup companies

Research: Hiring a Superstar Can Backfire

Hiring 'star' employees can be counterproductive, as they may fail to perform and can hinder team dynamics.

more#recruitment-challenges

Miscellaneous

Irony alert: Anthropic says applicants shouldn't use LLMs

AI tools complicate traditional hiring methods, making it difficult for employers to identify genuine talent.

Why the words in your job posting may attract rule-bending narcissists

Language in job postings can influence the type of candidates attracted, potentially leading to the hiring of more narcissistic individuals.

Career

Why job postings may be attracting narcissistic candidates-without companies realizing it

Job postings using appealing traits may attract narcissistic candidates, affecting team dynamics.

philosophy

fromThe Conversation

Why the words in your job posting may attract rule-bending narcissists

Language in job postings can influence the type of candidates attracted, potentially leading to the hiring of more narcissistic individuals.

Career

Why job postings may be attracting narcissistic candidates-without companies realizing it

Job postings using appealing traits may attract narcissistic candidates, affecting team dynamics.

more#narcissism

#ai-in-recruitment

Why I Use AI in My Sales Hiring Process - and Why You Should, Too | Entrepreneur

AI is transforming recruitment by enabling realistic job simulations in hiring processes, especially for sales roles.

Women in technology

Recruiters, We Need to Rethink Code Tests in Technical Hiring | HackerNoon

Code tests often assess memorization rather than real-world problem solving, impacting diversity in tech hiring.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Artificial intelligence

You might want to have your next job interview in the morning

Morning interviews can yield higher scores due to interviewer bias, which may influence candidate evaluations significantly.

AI technologies can help mitigate biases present in traditional hiring practices.

Artificial intelligence

More than 1 million graduate job applications set new record - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Graduate job competition hits record levels, with employers receiving an average of 140 applications per position.

AI is reshaping recruitment, creating uncertainty among students about its use in applications and selection processes.

Why I Use AI in My Sales Hiring Process - and Why You Should, Too | Entrepreneur

AI is transforming recruitment by enabling realistic job simulations in hiring processes, especially for sales roles.

Women in technology

Recruiters, We Need to Rethink Code Tests in Technical Hiring | HackerNoon

Code tests often assess memorization rather than real-world problem solving, impacting diversity in tech hiring.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Artificial intelligence

You might want to have your next job interview in the morning

Morning interviews can yield higher scores due to interviewer bias, which may influence candidate evaluations significantly.

AI technologies can help mitigate biases present in traditional hiring practices.

fromtowardsdatascience.com

Artificial intelligence

More than 1 million graduate job applications set new record - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Graduate job competition hits record levels, with employers receiving an average of 140 applications per position.

AI is reshaping recruitment, creating uncertainty among students about its use in applications and selection processes.

more#ai-in-recruitment

Growth hacking

Experiments Illustrated: How Random Assignment Saved Us $1M in Marketing Spend

Running experiments in data science helps avoid hasty decisions and validates assumptions through testing.

Big Tech wants everyone to use AI, just not when applying for jobs

Amazon prohibits candidates from using AI in job interviews, citing fairness and the need to evaluate authentic skills.

How to talk about AI in a job interview when you're not a techie

Job seekers must adapt their strategies to include curiosity about AI to stand out in the hiring process.

'Please do not use AI assistants during the application process': AI company Anthropic had to tell candidates to stop using AI when applying for jobs

Anthropic has banned the use of AI in job applications to prioritize personal skills and unassisted communication.

fromComputerworld

Artificial intelligence

AI can predict career success from a facial image, study finds

AI can predict career and educational success through facial images by assessing personality traits.

Artificial intelligence

Mandiant exec thinks AI could boost diversity in cybersecurity

AI is set to transform cybersecurity hiring by emphasizing investigative skills over technical expertise, potentially increasing diversity within the field.

Big Tech wants everyone to use AI, just not when applying for jobs

Amazon prohibits candidates from using AI in job interviews, citing fairness and the need to evaluate authentic skills.

How to talk about AI in a job interview when you're not a techie

Job seekers must adapt their strategies to include curiosity about AI to stand out in the hiring process.

'Please do not use AI assistants during the application process': AI company Anthropic had to tell candidates to stop using AI when applying for jobs

Anthropic has banned the use of AI in job applications to prioritize personal skills and unassisted communication.

fromComputerworld

AI can predict career success from a facial image, study finds

AI can predict career and educational success through facial images by assessing personality traits.

Artificial intelligence

Mandiant exec thinks AI could boost diversity in cybersecurity

AI is set to transform cybersecurity hiring by emphasizing investigative skills over technical expertise, potentially increasing diversity within the field.

more#ai

fromTheregister

Salesforce won't hire more engineers in 2025 due to AI tools

Salesforce will pause engineer hiring due to a 30% productivity gain from AI tools, despite mixed financial results.

Marketing tech

fromPR Daily

PR pros' hottest takes on hiring, press releases, measurement and more - PR Daily

Ex-journalists are seen as the best hires in PR, emphasizing experience over personal connections.

DOJ says it will drop lawsuit against SpaceX over claims it discriminated against refugees in hiring

The DOJ plans to dismiss its discrimination lawsuit against SpaceX regarding hiring practices related to refugees and asylees.

fromTESLARATI

DOJ drops SpaceX immigrant hiring case in Texas court filing

The DOJ is withdrawing its case against SpaceX regarding hiring practices related to immigration and export laws.

SF politics

SpaceX engineers brought on at FAA after probationary employees were fired

SpaceX engineers are hired by the FAA under a special program for employing individuals with disabilities amid aviation safety concerns.

DOJ says it will drop lawsuit against SpaceX over claims it discriminated against refugees in hiring

The DOJ plans to dismiss its discrimination lawsuit against SpaceX regarding hiring practices related to refugees and asylees.

fromTESLARATI

DOJ drops SpaceX immigrant hiring case in Texas court filing

The DOJ is withdrawing its case against SpaceX regarding hiring practices related to immigration and export laws.

SF politics

SpaceX engineers brought on at FAA after probationary employees were fired

SpaceX engineers are hired by the FAA under a special program for employing individuals with disabilities amid aviation safety concerns.

Fears grow over Workers' Rights Bill as small firms warn of job cuts

Proposed Employment Rights Bill may lead to job losses in small businesses.

Two-thirds of small firms would freeze hiring due to new measures.

FSB argues for a reversion to a one-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal.

#leadership

Miscellaneous

Here's the one question that Accenture's CEO asks potential staff to see if they make the cut

Julie Sweet prioritizes candidates' willingness to learn and adapt when hiring for Accenture.

Miscellaneous

How to Identify Leaders Who Truly Fit Your Company Culture | Entrepreneur

Superficial workplace perks can obscure the need for genuine leadership alignment with company values.

Miscellaneous

Here's the one question that Accenture's CEO asks potential staff to see if they make the cut

Julie Sweet prioritizes candidates' willingness to learn and adapt when hiring for Accenture.

Miscellaneous

How to Identify Leaders Who Truly Fit Your Company Culture | Entrepreneur

Superficial workplace perks can obscure the need for genuine leadership alignment with company values.

more#leadership

fromAbove the Law

Law

Jones Day Partner And Other Biglaw Alums Join Elon Musk's DOGE - Above the Law

DOGE's hires include controversial figures with uncertain qualifications, combining elite legal backgrounds with problematic histories.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Starbucks sued by US state of Missouri for using DEI policies

Missouri alleges Starbucks discriminates in hiring by tying executive pay to diversity quotas, violating civil rights laws.

Law

fromAbove the Law

Morning Docket: 02.05.25 - Above the Law

Supreme Court justices' decisions may reflect ideological biases rather than their experience.

The summer associate hiring process is becoming unsustainable for law firms.

#innovation

fromBusiness Matters

Remote teams

Copper Mountain Technologies is Investing in People and State-of-the-Art Technology

CMT emphasizes hiring passionate individuals who align with its mission to innovate RF test solutions.

Miscellaneous

Perplexity AI CEO shares his advice to startup founders on building a team

Emphasize a strong bias for action in startup culture.

Hire individuals with complementary skills and allow them space to excel.

Encourage taking chances on less experienced candidates.

fromBusiness Matters

Remote teams

Copper Mountain Technologies is Investing in People and State-of-the-Art Technology

CMT emphasizes hiring passionate individuals who align with its mission to innovate RF test solutions.

Miscellaneous

Perplexity AI CEO shares his advice to startup founders on building a team

Emphasize a strong bias for action in startup culture.

Hire individuals with complementary skills and allow them space to excel.

Encourage taking chances on less experienced candidates.

Miscellaneous

Why is hiring software so impersonal?

The hiring process dehumanizes candidates through the use of automated systems, leaving them frustrated and undervalued.

fromFortune

Miscellaneous

CEO slams 'worst job application ever' on TikTok

Using AI like ChatGPT for job applications can backfire if not carefully edited before submission.

fromNature

Deliverability

Four tips for writing the perfect 'cold e-mail' in job applications

Cold e-mails are considered effective by many hiring managers, making strategic outreach key for job seekers in science.

fromMedium

Miscellaneous

Why is hiring software so impersonal?

The hiring process dehumanizes candidates through the use of automated systems, leaving them frustrated and undervalued.

fromFortune

Miscellaneous

CEO slams 'worst job application ever' on TikTok

Using AI like ChatGPT for job applications can backfire if not carefully edited before submission.

fromNature

Deliverability

Four tips for writing the perfect 'cold e-mail' in job applications

Cold e-mails are considered effective by many hiring managers, making strategic outreach key for job seekers in science.

more#job-applications

Employers Would Rather Hire AI, Robots Than Recent Grads | Entrepreneur

Employers prefer hiring AI or robots over recent graduates due to perceived skill gaps.

fromClickUp

How to Use AI for Job Search: Tools & Tips | ClickUp

AI is transforming the job search process by enhancing efficiency for job seekers and recruiters alike.

#ghost-jobs

Miscellaneous

Ghost Job Listings on the Rise, How to Spot, Avoid: Experts | Entrepreneur

The prevalence of ghost jobs significantly complicates the job search process, making it more challenging for applicants.

Miscellaneous

'Ghost job' ads are one reason finding a new role can be 'soul-crushing,' says Greenhouse exec

A significant percentage of recruitment ads in 2024 were ghost jobs, eroding trust among candidates.

Miscellaneous

Ghost Job Listings on the Rise, How to Spot, Avoid: Experts | Entrepreneur

The prevalence of ghost jobs significantly complicates the job search process, making it more challenging for applicants.

Miscellaneous

'Ghost job' ads are one reason finding a new role can be 'soul-crushing,' says Greenhouse exec

A significant percentage of recruitment ads in 2024 were ghost jobs, eroding trust among candidates.

more#ghost-jobs

#diversity-and-inclusion

Miscellaneous

Meta drops DEI initiatives while Amazon scales them back

Meta is discontinuing its DEI program to shift focus toward fair practices that mitigate bias for all employees.

Miscellaneous

A new investment fund is saying 'no' to DEI-focused companies.

Hiring based on skill and ability leads to better company performance than hiring based on race or gender.

Miscellaneous

Oregon's woke forestry service and more: Letters to the Editor - Oct. 20, 2024

Merit-based hiring is essential for roles requiring specific expertise; focusing solely on identity can undermine job performance and safety.

Miscellaneous

Meta drops DEI initiatives while Amazon scales them back

Meta is discontinuing its DEI program to shift focus toward fair practices that mitigate bias for all employees.

Miscellaneous

A new investment fund is saying 'no' to DEI-focused companies.

Hiring based on skill and ability leads to better company performance than hiring based on race or gender.

more#diversity-and-inclusion

Miscellaneous

Oregon's woke forestry service and more: Letters to the Editor - Oct. 20, 2024

Merit-based hiring is essential for roles requiring specific expertise; focusing solely on identity can undermine job performance and safety.

fromMiami Herald

Miami Dolphins

Kelly: Steve Ross' hiring history with Dolphins has been traumatic | Opinion

Stephen Ross's hiring tactics for the Dolphins reflect a fear of rejection, causing repeated missteps and missed opportunities since 2009.

U.S. job openings unexpectedly rise by 8.1 million in November

U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose to 8.1 million in November, indicating ongoing demand for workers despite a cooling labor market.

Miscellaneous

More employers say they don't care if you went to college. Most still seem to.

Waiving degree requirements doesn't equate to broader hiring opportunities for non-degree holders; bias towards degrees persists.

Business

U.S. job openings unexpectedly rise by 8.1 million in November

U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose to 8.1 million in November, indicating ongoing demand for workers despite a cooling labor market.

Miscellaneous

More employers say they don't care if you went to college. Most still seem to.

Waiving degree requirements doesn't equate to broader hiring opportunities for non-degree holders; bias towards degrees persists.

more#job-market

#job-interviews

fromTheregister

AI hiring test finds bias against men with Anglo-Saxon names

Recent AI models used in mock interviews show bias against men with Anglo-Saxon names.

DevOps

Job interviews are changing. Here are five strategies to ace the skills-based interview

The job interview process is evolving from traditional methods to skill-based assessments, emphasizing concrete accomplishments over degrees.

Miscellaneous

This CEO says there's 'not much value' to job interviews. He prefers testing candidates instead.

Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi believes in assessing candidates through real work challenges rather than traditional interviews.

fromTheregister

AI hiring test finds bias against men with Anglo-Saxon names

Recent AI models used in mock interviews show bias against men with Anglo-Saxon names.

DevOps

Job interviews are changing. Here are five strategies to ace the skills-based interview

The job interview process is evolving from traditional methods to skill-based assessments, emphasizing concrete accomplishments over degrees.

Miscellaneous

This CEO says there's 'not much value' to job interviews. He prefers testing candidates instead.

Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi believes in assessing candidates through real work challenges rather than traditional interviews.

more#job-interviews

fromMedium

Miscellaneous

Impersonal software, dev-design mismatch, embracing play in design

The hiring process is becoming dehumanized due to reliance on AI and automation, negatively impacting candidates.

fromThe Business Journals

The Playbook: Employers should be cautious with AI in hiring process - The Business Journals

Organizations are increasingly relying on AI for hiring, but must address potential biases.

AI can speed up hiring processes, but care is needed to avoid discriminatory practices.

fromNature

Miscellaneous

I had to let a student go and I feel as though I failed them - how do I do better next time?

Effective team dynamics are crucial for a successful research environment, necessitating clear communication and collaborative hiring practices.

Letting go of unmotivated members can ultimately benefit the lab by fostering a supportive and productive atmosphere.

fromFortune

Miscellaneous

Red flag test: CEO explains why he rejects job candidates who say they can start right away

Gary Shapiro prioritizes employee loyalty in hiring, often rejecting candidates who can start immediately after leaving a job.

fromCallaborlaw

fromHarvard Business Review

Miscellaneous

San Diego's New Fair Chance Ordinance

San Diego's Fair Chance Ordinance prohibits pre-job offer inquiries about criminal histories, enhancing fair hiring practices for applicants.