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Hybrid Work: Why Wednesdays Are The New Mondays

June 1, 2022
By
Emerald Nwanne
Hybrid work has been a topic of conversation in the HR and recruiting community for years. However, the term "hybrid" is relatively new, and there has been a lack of clarity and standardization about what constitutes “hybrid” work. In this post, we’ll brain dump a general history of hybrid work, discuss the different work models, and offer some expert advice on demystifying a new hybrid work environment.
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Recruiting During an (Almost) Recession

May 23, 2022
By
Emerald Nwanne
Recruiting during a potential recession presents its own set of challenges and opportunities. Though it may be too early to tell if an economic downturn is on the way, there are clear steps recruiters can take to prepare for an uncertain financial future.
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The UI/UX Design Interview Process Is Broken. What Can We Do About It?

May 4, 2022
By
Emerald Nwanne
The standard UI/UX interview process is longer than most other, notoriously rigorous and still fails to effectively assess designer's skills. Learn some straightforward techniques to simplify your UI/UX interview process and find the right designer for your team.
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Recruiting Startup Talent: Cracking the Code at Codecademy Panel Recap

July 21, 2020
By
Josh Goldstein
At the Recruitment Automation Conference in June, we shared Codecademy’s journey using the Underdog.io hiring platform and revealed exactly how the company leveraged Underdog.io to transform their hiring process and drive outstanding results.
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Adapting Hiring Processes to the New Normal Webinar Recap

June 30, 2020
By
Josh Goldstein
In this webinar, panelists from top companies reveal how they approach talent acquisition today and share their secrets for creating an outstanding candidate experience.
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Recruiting When Nobody’s Hiring Webinar Recap

June 11, 2020
By
Josh Goldstein
With the world turned upside down in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we turned to some of our favorite experts in talent and recruiting to discuss how companies can shift their people strategies in our recent webinar, Recruiting When Nobody’s Hiring.
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Conducting a 100% Virtual Interview Process

April 23, 2020
By
Josh Goldstein
Running a virtual job interview process involves some different considerations than a traditional in-person experience. Learn which tools and tactics make sense for hiring remotely.
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Picking the Best Startup Job References

November 26, 2019
By
Chris Muir
Picking a good reference for any job deserves some careful thought, but it's extra important when you're up for a job at a startup.
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How to Vet a Startup’s Culture While Interviewing

November 7, 2019
By
Chris Muir
When you're considering a job at a startup, it's important to take their culture (workstyle, values, and environment) into account. Here's what to look into.
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Tracking and Organizing Your Job Search

October 24, 2019
By
Chris Muir
Looking for a new job is a lot of work. How can you organize your in-flight applications and conversations? Here's a guide to tracking your job search, including a helpful tracker tool.
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