Video: Candidate Fit - Strategies for effective Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition

Candidate Fit - Strategies for effective Talent Acquisition

Emerging technologies are now making it possible for recruiters to go beyond assessing just job-related skills.

It’s a well-known fact that bad hires are a costly affair. According to one research, the cost is as high as five times the annual salary of the individual. While there may be a number of reason why a candidate leaves – including lack of clarity, misaligned expectations and lack of candidate fit, being able to assess a candidate holistically will be critical to recruitment.

Emerging technologies are now making it possible for recruiters to go beyond assessing just job-related skills. They can help assess behavioral traits and also map whether the said candidate would fit the job role. For example, is a candidate introverted or extroverted? And therefore which specific job role could he or she be aligned to? Sales or Coding? The possibilities are endless.

Here's what are will cover:

  • Why is holistic ‘candidate’ assessment a critical first step in hiring?
  • What are the latest technology based advances in assessing candidates and employees that you should be aware about?
  • How are assessments helping the HR function take decisions throughout the employee life cycle? From identifying skills gap to aligning learning courses?
  • How are progressive organizations making the most of technology based assessments?
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Topics: Talent Acquisition, #Webinar

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