How We Give Feedback After an Interview
Typically there are 2 ways to give unsuccessful applicants feedback: via telephone or email/letter. How far the interview process reached may determine which method is used. Providing feedback will be professional and good for your business’s reputation, but more...
Recruitment Tip #5 – Always verify background checks
Before making a final decision based on background checks, verifying this data is essential. Mix-ups can happen with something as simple as using the wrong spelling of a name. It is advised that candidates have their own checks prepared to ensure data is correct,...
Recruitment Tip #4 – Do not immediately reject an application based on a previous conviction
In other words, don’t take the rap for someone else’s previous crime. It is important to be aware of the law regarding candidates with criminal records. If you reject someone with a criminal history, but hire someone else with a similar professional background with no...
Recruitment Tip #3 – Background check notification rules must be followed
Applicants must be notified as to what background checks will be used during recruitment process, and permission must be granted to proceed. The reason must also be stated. If candidates are rejected on the findings of a financial report, they must be informed and...
Recruitment Tip #2 – Pre-existing medical conditions can help operations.
Even if your job listing states that physical work may be required, it is forbidden to require medical background information during recruitment process. This can only be done after a conditional offer has been given. Programs such as the Job Accommodation Network can...
Recruitment Tip #1 – Do not use Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
PII is any data that may identify and individual. For example, because an individual’s ethnic background can’t be considered as part of the recruitment process, it is illegal to deliberately data-mine an individual’s race. The same applies for sexuality, religion, age...
Summer Recruitment Revival
The Summer season (yes the UK does get them) can be a relatively quiet time with regards to recruitment. This makes it the perfect time to take advantage by staying motivated instead of getting just a little too used to those thinner to-do checklists. Be organised.If...
Software test analysts are in high demand
According to figures published in the IT Job Watch website, there has been an increase of 63% in demand for permanent Software Test Analysts and QA Test analysts compared to figures captured in August 2014. Contract roles for test analysts have also...