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Candidates hate online assessments ?? Or do they? You DO NOT have to sacrifice candidate experience to thoroughly evaluate your candidates' skills. Not sure you believe us? Tune in to this CoderPad x AssessFirst UK x Pipplet webinar. We’ll cover: ?? What candidates hate about assessments—and how to fix them ?? How to make assessments a positive part of your hiring process ?? Communication strategies: explaining tests, delivering feedback, and coaching hiring managers ?? Using data to improve fairness and relevance in your assessments Save your spot here: https://lnkd.in/euHw74JH #SkillsAssessment #TechnicalHiring #TalentAcquisition

How much are you really spending to hire a developer? The Cost per Hire metric gives you a comprehensive picture of your recruiting expenses, including everything from job ads to interview processes and software costs. By understanding this figure, you can better manage your budget and refine your hiring strategies, ensuring you attract top talent without overspending. How do you keep costs down when recruiting? Share your tips below. #CostPerHire #HiringDevelopers #Recruiting

Increased efficiency, happier employees, and lower turnover rates. These were the results of a large-scale trial of the 4-day work week involving 61 companies in the UK. After one year, 89% of the participating companies continued with the four-day work week, and 51% made it a permanent change. The trial showed improvements in physical and mental health, work-life balance, and general life satisfaction among employees. In our 2024 State of Tech Hiring survey, 26% of respondents reported their companies offered a 4-day work week, while 11% were considering it. 7% of developers reported that this was in their top 3 priorities when considering a job offer. What are your thoughts on the 4-day work week? ?? or ?? #4DayWorkWeek #JobPerks #TalentAcquisition

Take a long, deep breath ?? If you did it right, that probably took longer than creating the test below. CoderPad Screen makes it easy to create a technical assessment. You don't need technical knowledge, knowing the must-have skills for the job is enough. If you do want to tweak or customize, that is also easy. You can create your own questions, choose specific questions from our library, or exclude others. It's. So. Simple.

In our 2024 tech hiring survey, we asked recruiters whether they considered it cheating if a candidate used AI during a technical test or coding interview. ?? Almost half (48%) said it depended on when and how it is used by the candidates. ?? Almost a quarter (23%) considered it cheating. ?? One fifth (20%) said they were okay with candidates using it. ? 8% encourage it. We'll soon be opening our 2025 survey and it will be interesting to see if this has changed. What about you? What are your thoughts? #Cheating #TechnicalHiring #TalentAcquisition

"I don’t understand why so many hiring managers still ban AI tools in technical interviews. Here's why you should let your candidates use them . " - CoderPad CEO, Amanda Richardson Do you agree with Amanda? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #HiringManagers #ChatGPT #TechnicalHiring

?? Don't miss our exclusive webinar with Amanda Richardson, CEO of CoderPad, as she unveils key insights from the 2024 State of Tech Hiring Report. Discover the latest trends in tech hiring, including what developers prioritize, how AI is transforming recruitment, and the shifting expectations that are changing the hiring game. Joining Amanda are experts Jessika (Calisterio) Calegari (Box) and Kaylee Estes (Estes Group), who will share real-world insights on skills-based hiring, AI in recruitment, and creating a standout candidate experience. Perfect for recruiters, HR leaders, and tech hiring managers looking to stay ahead in 2024! Register here -> https://lu.ma/7191c01a #TechHiring #AIinRecruiting #CandidateExperience #FutureOfWork #RecruitmentTrends

It's International Equal Pay Day. Think pay inequity is a thing of the past? In 2024, 70% of companies still find wage gaps, promotion disparities, and more. Here’s why it happens and what to do about it. Wage discrimination (64%), promotion disparities (57%), below-market salary ranges (54%), pay compression (53%), gender pay gaps (48%) and more. This is what three in four companies (70%) uncovered when they conducted a pay equity analysis (Source: beqom 2024 Pay Equity Report). Pay inequity often occurs unintentionally, even when companies don't set out to be unfair. Here are some key reasons why this happens: → Unconscious bias → Historical disparities → Lack of transparency → Negotiation differences → Outdated policies Check out the 5 tips below on how to combat pay inequity in your company. Anything to add to the list? Share it in the comments below. #InternationalEqualPayDay #PayInequity #Hiring

If you want to attract top talent and increase diversity, it might be time to rethink your job descriptions. Here are three tips to help you focus on skills-first hiring. 1. Ditch the laundry list. ? Separate "must-haves" from "nice-to-haves." ? Your perfect candidate might be out there, ready to learn on-the-job! 2. Degrees don't define talent. ? Focus on skills, not sheepskins ?? ? That innovative problem-solver you need might have gained their chops through unconventional means. 3. Speak human, not corporate. ? Clear, jargon-free language opens doors. ? And don't forget to shout your commitment to inclusivity from the rooftops! Companies can attract more qualified applicants with just a few simple tweaks. It’s all about skills-first hiring. What’s your experience been like? Drop your success stories—or your “learning moments”—in the comments! #Recruitment #SkillsFirst #Hiring