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How to write a content designer job description

Nearly every business needs a strong content marketing strategy, and a content designer is key to making that strategy shine. What does a content designer do? A content designer improves the user experience and accessibility of your content, from optimizing UX to copywriting. This guide shows you how to write the perfect content designer job description, focusing on what matters most – skills, behavior, and culture – so you can hire the best. We also discuss different types of content designers

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TestGorilla vs. Mercer Mettl Assessments: Which one is better?

Online pre-employment testing is one of the best ways to hire the right person for the job. Compared to traditional resume screening, it’s quick and objective.  Choosing the right pre-employment screening platform for your business is crucial. To help you out, this article compares the key features of two of the best systems, TestGorilla and Mercer Mettl Assessments.

TestGorilla vs. iMocha

Pre-employment testing can help you predict the performance potential of candidates, identify the best talent, and make the right hiring decisions faster.  That’s why choosing the right screening software is key for the success of your business.  This guide will compare TestGorilla and iMocha to determine which software is the best option for you.

TestGorilla vs. Indeed Hiring Platform

Pre-employment screening tests are a crucial step in the hiring process. They help HR managers identify the candidates who have the right capabilities, work ethic, and skills for the job. These tests provide insights into skills that you may not be able to gauge from a resume. For example, emotional intelligence, coding skills, personality type, and more.  TestGorilla and Indeed Hiring Platform are two popular pre-employment testing platforms. This article analyzes and compares the two, highligh

TestGorilla vs. TestDome

Pre-employment testing is one of the most reliable indicators of a candidate’s success in your open role.  These assessments can measure a candidate’s personality, motivation, and skills to help you understand whether they’d be a good fit for your organization – without risk of bias.  The results of your assessments can help you make a fair hiring decision based on objective data. This minimizes the chance of a mis-hire and, in turn, reduces employee turnover. TestGorilla and TestDome are two po

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Employee burnout: definition, causes, signs, and prevention

The World Health Organization estimates that 12 billion working days are lost annually due to stress, depression, or anxiety. Occupational burnout isn’t an individual employee issue; it’s an occupational syndrome rooted in toxic workplace environments and poor management. Even motivated workers don’t last long in an unsafe environment or in a culture that chronically overworks them. Addressing deeper systemic causes from the top is the only way to solve job burnout and avoid disengagement, abse

TestGorilla vs. The Predictive Index 

Pre-employment screening lays the foundations for hiring the best person for a role. It gives you accurate, unbiased insights into the skills and workplace behaviors of a potential candidate without the hassle of time-consuming resume reviews or other costly hiring processes.  TestGorilla and the Predictive Index are two providers in the pre-employment screening space. This article compares them and explains why TestGorilla is the best choice for your skills testing needs.

TestGorilla vs. eSkill: Which platform is the right choice?

It’s important for businesses to ensure potential candidates are able to perform to company standards. For this reason, pre-employment screening tools have become increasingly prevalent and useful in determining the right fit.  TestGorilla and eSkill are pre-employment screening platforms that give your company the resources to enhance its hiring methods. This comparative review will help you decide if TestGorilla is the better solution for your needs.

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Talent planning: Strategies and best practices for success

HR technology trends, like automation, AI, and internal talent marketplaces, are causing a major occupational shift in the workforce. Moving forward, employers must hire based on measured, bias-free skills and competencies – rather than on-paper credentials – to keep up.  Focusing on skills helps you find top talent that fits your current and future needs to stay competitive in the long term. But how can you discover and attract the candidates with the skills you need now and in the future? The

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13 essential skills for office manager

So, you've been tasked with hiring an office manager for your team. But where do you start? Understanding the essential skills for office managers is key to finding someone who will keep the office running like a well-oiled machine. But, without a clear grasp of what skills a candidate needs, you might have no clue where to begin. In this article, we'll walk you through the skills every office manager needs, giving you the tools to spot the perfect applicant from a mile away. Ready to get star

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12 essential skills for a product manager

Every year, tons of new products hit the shelves, but not all of them make it. The success stories? They’re usually the result of a skilled product manager's hard work. That's why choosing the right person for this role is crucial. But here's the catch: product managers need a wide range of skills. If you're not sure which skills are key, you might end up with a dud product, a frustrated team, and money down the drain – a scenario no company wants to face. Don't worry, though. Our guide is here

How to adopt skills-based hiring: 6 tips for success (and 3 things to avoid)

I’ve been helping people implement skills-based hiring with TestGorilla for over 2 years now, and recently someone asked me which questions come up the most during onboarding calls. If we’re being literal about it, then the most common question I get asked during a call is “How are you?”, but if pleasantries didn’t count, it would be, “What are your recommended best practices?”  Consider this blog post a culmination of all the times I’ve answered that question. Read on to learn about the steps I

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