How to Screen Candidates

Learn how to screen candidates, including how to conduct a phone screen, reference-checking tips, and tricks for sorting applications.

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The Value of Peer-to-Peer Interviewing for Hiring and Retention
These peer interview tips can help you find the right candidates, making your team and company more successful.
How to Close the Job Skills Gap With Your Hiring Process
These five steps can help you close the job skills gap at your organization so you have the right team in place to be successful.
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How to Hire Someone Who Was Recently Laid Off
Learn more about what key steps you can take to effectively hire recently laid off workers so they can best utilize their skills in brand-new positions.
Hiring managers undergoing the applicant resume review process.
How to Review a Resume in 10 Steps: Resume Review Tips for Employers
Discover practical resume review tips to streamline the screening process, quickly spot top candidates, and make confident hiring decisions in 10 steps.
Blocking Out Biases When Conducting an Interview
Overcome personal prejudices in recruiting by using unbiased screening methods. Learn how to create a fair process that promotes diversity and inclusion.
Sending an Interview Confirmation Email
A well-crafted interview confirmation email can alleviate confusion and send the right message to candidates. Learn about interview confirmation emails and more at Monster.com.

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The Best Questions a Reference Checker Can Ask
Use these seven reference check questions to verify resumes, learn more about your top candidates, and prevent the cost of making a bad hire.
7 Expert-Recommended Tips for Hiring People
These best practices for hiring people will help you recruit qualified candidates who will make your company stronger.
7 Top Applicant Screening Tips
These top applicant screening tips will help you recruit top candidates faster, making your business more successful.

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