Category: Hiring Enablement

We’ve discussed how it can be difficult to write an effective job description. It takes time and skill to craft one that is fair, accurate, and compelling. Now let’s consider what a poor job description could mean for your company. Does it really impact the company’s overall success? To put it simply: yes. We unknowingly…

In her book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, psychologist Angela Duckworth explores the concept of grit. Specifically, how grit can lead to success in various aspects of life, including career and professional development. We love this book (and Angela’s podcast with Steven Dubner, No Stupid Questions.) It inspired us to think about how…

Experience Isn’t A Problem If You Know How To Determine ‘Fit’ During The Great Recession of 2008, the subprime mortgage catastrophe ushered in a housing apocalypse and devastating economic wake that left nearly 10.1% of Americans jobless. In a desperate attempt to find work, countless experienced, skilled, and recently let-go employees flooded hiring managers with…

What We Can Learn From How TikTok Creators Are Helping Candidates Prep for Our Interviews Spend any amount of time on TikTok, Instagram, or other social media platforms and you’ll likely find them: knowledgeable lawyers, consultants, and other professionals (many with strong HR backgrounds) dishing out interview prep to job seekers everywhere. Their advice, their…

The concept of “shifting left” originates from the Agile method in software development. With incredible efficiency and outcome-focused strategies, the Agile approach has guided software teams around the globe in designing and building the tech we use every day. In a recent HireBrain workshop, one software engineering leader made the connection and said to us:…

In the high-stakes world of aviation, the “1 in 60” rule emphasizes the importance of precision. The “1 in 60” rule states that for every 1° error, you will end up being 1 mile off course after traveling 60 miles. Pilots understand that even the slightest misalignment in their flight path can result in significant…

When filling an open position on our team, the temptation to rush through the interview process and make a hasty hiring decision can be overwhelming. After all, we really “needed someone yesterday”! As much as it feels like hiring someone quickly is the goal, “running and gunning” the selection process can easily make your situation…

And What You Can Do To Make It Easier. A well-crafted job description is one of the most important parts of a job posting. Even today, in our modern tech-savvy world, the written job description remains the backbone of recruiting for hiring managers and job seekers alike. It serves a clear purpose: representing the role…