Screening candidates
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Social media: to screen or not to screen?
Online profiles make it easy to ‘get to know’ someone. But is social media an acceptable screening...
Screening candidates
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![Caution: 6 warning signs of the wrong candidate](https://www.seek.co.nz/employer/hiring-advice/web_images/blogs/233/5005/2022.021_BAM_CAUTION-The-warning-signs-of-a-bad-candidate_600x468.png)
Caution: 6 warning signs of the wrong candidate
We reveal the red flags to look out for during the hiring process to help you make the right choice in...
Screening candidates
3 min read
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3 questions to ask about resume gaps
Not all gaps on a resume are negative. We explore which gaps should raise a red flag and why you should be open...
Interviews
3 min read
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How and when to use psychometric assessments
They can give a glimpse of a candidate’s ability. Find out what psychometric assessments can do and when to...
Screening candidates
3 min read
![4 signs you've found the right person for the job](https://www.seek.co.nz/employer/hiring-advice/web_images/blogs/233/5038/june2018_signs_youve_found_the_right_person_for_the_job_300x234.jpg)
4 signs you've found the right person for the job
Reviews should involve feedback and goal setting but it can be hard to get the balance right. Find out how you...
Screening candidates
2 min read
![Are there good candidates behind bad resumes?](https://www.seek.co.nz/employer/hiring-advice/web_images/blogs/233/5046/may2018_are_there_good_candidates_behind_bad_resumes_300x234_dfrd.jpg)
Are there good candidates behind bad resumes?
We explore which resume mistakes are forgivable, and when you should move on to the next candidate.
Screening candidates
3 min read
![The great debate: Are cover letters still relevant?](https://www.seek.co.nz/employer/hiring-advice/web_images/blogs/233/5057/april2018_are_cover_letters_really_worth_it_300x234_dfrd.jpg)
The great debate: Are cover letters still relevant?
With more candidate profiles, history and qualifications accessible online, are cover letters now a thing of the...
Screening candidates
3 min read
![How to spot a great resume in seconds](https://www.seek.co.nz/employer/hiring-advice/web_images/blogs/233/5073/feb2018_How_to_spot_a_great_resume_in_seconds_300x234.jpg)
How to spot a great resume in seconds
Scanning resumes efficiently helps save time in finding the best talent. Here are the five key things to look...
Screening candidates
3 min read
![The one quality you should be looking for in your next candidate](https://www.seek.co.nz/employer/hiring-advice/web_images/blogs/233/5075/jan2018_how_passionate_candidates_improve_engagement_300x234_dfrd.jpg)
The one quality you should be looking for in your next candidate
Should you consider a candidate?s passion and not just their experience when recruiting?
Screening candidates
2 min read