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The essential guide to shortlisting candidates for interview

Reading Time: 5 minutes Shortlisting candidates helps to eliminate the risk of bias and speed up hiring. Learn more about the shortlisting process in our comprehensive guide.

How to objectively assess interviews every time

Reading Time: 5 minutes Interviews remain the cornerstone of hiring decisions, yet they are also among the most subjective stages of the recruitment process. Bias, inconsistencies, and “gut feelings” often creep in, leading to poor hiring outcomes.

As competition for top talent grows fiercer and diversity goals sharpen, learning how to objectively assess interviews is no longer optional. It’s essential.

How to write job requirements that attract top talent

Reading Time: 5 minutes Attracting the right candidates starts with writing job requirements that are clear, realistic, and appealing. However, the latest research from IrishJobs reveals that less than one in three recruiters receive high-quality applications for their most recent hire. With hiring costs and competition for talent at record highs, getting your job requirements right is more important than ever.

AI in Recruitment: How it works

Reading Time: 5 minutes Numerous industries have embraced artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years, including recruitment. And with new capabilities being showcased by the likes of ChatGPT, the implementation of AI looks set to continue.

However, excitement about AI’s potential in talent acquisition is still tempered by concerns, especially among candidates who fear being dismissed by a machine or algorithm before their application is reviewed by a recruiter. In this article, we examine the hot topic of AI in recruitment, exploring the opportunities it presents, the challenges it poses, and how it is already being leveraged to optimise processes.

How to improve your employer brand

Reading Time: 5 minutes An effective employer brand is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent in a competitive market. Learn how to enhance your with five proven strategies.

How to reduce bias in interviews

Reading Time: 4 minutes A comprehensive interview process is a vital part of any successful hiring strategy. However, the risk of bias, both conscious and unconscious, looms large, clouding judgement and hindering employers’ ability to onboard the best candidates for a role. By recognising the challenges that interviewer bias can represent, and working to overcome it, employers can make better-informed, rational decisions that ultimately lead to better hires. In this article, we’ll take a close look at the types of bias in job interviews, the impact it can have, and the strategies you can implement to mitigate its impact.