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Why Evidence-Based Hiring Will Be The New Normal In 2024 & Beyond

Published March 5, 2024

Do you know what evidence-based hiring is? Well, it's going to directly impact how you get a job in the future. If you want to understand evidence-based hiring so that you can make sure you're standing out to employers, continue reading...

Evidence-Based Hiring: What It Is & How To Use It To Your Advantage

Evidence-based hiring is a result of the broken hiring system that we have today. Right now, we send a text-based resume and cover letter and fill out a text-based application online, and all of that goes to a recruiter who, for example, is getting anywhere from 100 to 500 to even a thousand applicants for one job opening.

Recently, I talked to a recruiter who got 500 applicants and had to sort through them all and then rank them based on the criteria the hiring manager gave them. Then, they took the top 10 resumes and passed them on to the hiring manager. The hiring manager started calling these people and interviewing them. All 10 of them didn't move on in the hiring process. All 10 of them weren't qualified (or a good match) for the role. The resumes they sent in were so overdone. They weren't authentic and they didn't talk about their true skill level.

People are now using ChatGPT and other AI tools to write their resumes. When the candidates' true skills and experience don't match the resumes they sent in, the hiring manager and recruiter have to start the whole hiring process over again. This is a broken system, and this scenario is exactly why companies are shifting to evidence-based hiring.

Companies are now asking themselves, "What can we do upfront to get the evidence to authenticate that every candidate is who they say they are?"

ChatGPT has sped up the death of the resume. So many people are using it to fake their qualifications profiles and it's frustrating the heck out of hiring managers. In response to this, companies are moving to asynchronous video interviews'they send you a link, you click on it, and you record videos answering specific questions that will authenticate you and prove with evidence that you know what you're talking about. Then, hiring managers will evaluate those videos instead of a resume, and then you may move forward in the interview process.

Video in the hiring process is here to stay. Companies have to be able to authenticate talent when there's a sea of text-based applications that all look the same.

If you want to stand out in the evidence-based hiring process, you need to get proactive with video, and the way you do that is by using tools like McCoy. It's a free phone app that you can download that will let you choose what you want to share in 60-second reels. You record a video and then you get a URL that you can send off to a hiring manager to introduce yourself or include at the top of your resume or put it in other places so they can open it up and watch you and know that you are who you say you are and can do what you say you can do.

Evidence-based hiring is here to stay, and the sooner you lean into this and authenticate yourself, the better off you're going to be. You can prolong it for as long as you want, but evidence-based hiring is the new normal because the system has been broken for too long. So, however you choose to do it, you are going to need to have more evidence because a text-based profile or resume or application isn't going to cut it anymore. If you want to take control of your job search, you're better off downloading a phone app like McCoy and using it so that you can control your first impression and your messaging. It'll be the best decision you make in your job search.

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Good luck, and go get 'em!

Published March 11, 2022

4 Ways To Balance Your Job Search

It’s not uncommon for job seekers to spend almost all of their time sitting behind a computer searching through online job postings. If your job search has been unsuccessful up to this point, your time behind the computer could be a major factor in your lack of success.

Sitting behind a computer screen, endlessly scrolling and applying to open positions, is simply not the most effective use of your time out of the workforce. Here are some tips for balancing your activity during your job search:

Make It A Point To Network Every Single Week

Woman networks virtually

The old adage, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” really is true. In most cases, a friend or colleague won’t be able to get you a job for which you’re not qualified, but they may be able to get you an interview when your resume would have otherwise been overlooked.

Anything you do that involves talking to other people about your job search counts as networking, whether it’s lunch with a former co-worker, coffee with a recruiter, or a formal networking event in your area. Some people are apprehensive about networking, but like anything in life, the more you do it, the easier it becomes.

Schedule Time For Follow-Ups

Two former co-workers meet up for coffee.

Whether you’re inquiring about a submitted job application or following up with a colleague you met while networking, these intimidating tasks often get pushed to the back burner as you prioritize your time. Scheduling them into your weekly agenda ensures that you will set aside adequate time to close the circle with various activities that you’ve started.

Update Your LinkedIn Profile

If you’ve taken the time to build your LinkedIn profile, you should be logging in at least once a week, and preferably more often.

The various groups on LinkedIn offer a never-ending conversation on topics from looking for a job to news relevant to your industry/field. Following and connecting with people who work at your bucket list companies gives you the opportunity to build your professional network and get referrals. A fully optimized profile also allows recruiters and hiring managers to find you when they search for job candidates with specific skill sets.

Build Your Personal Brand

The candidate who walks into a job fair or interview knowing who they are and what they can provide has a remarkable edge over a candidate who’s still figuring these things out. Spend some time developing a personal branding statement, printing business cards for yourself, and engaging in activities that support your personal brand—whether that means volunteering, blogging, consulting, or tweeting about your field.

When you walk into a room and say, “Hi, this is who I am and this is what I do,” it makes a powerful statement.

Having a polished resume is critical to your job search. However, sending that resume off to online job postings is not how you should spend 100% of your time looking for a job. Make sure you’re interacting with other people both in-person and online to maximize your chances of standing out from the crowd.

Remember to stay positive during your job search and know that there are resources available to help you through this challenging process, including the resources at Work It Daily. Join our FREE community today and learn how to become empowered in your career so you can finally find job search success and career satisfaction!

This article was originally published at an earlier date.

Published December 20, 2022

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Published April 8, 2022

5 Things To Do If You’re Unemployed

Know the saying, “Applying to jobs is a full-time job”? Don’t listen to it.

Applying to jobs you’re not qualified for is counterproductive to your job search. Competition is too fierce. Even qualified applicants aren’t getting callbacks. So, stop applying to so many jobs and allocate time each week to becoming more hirable. Here’s how:

1. Volunteer

Young unemployed woman volunteering at a donation drive to fill time while she looks for a job

Volunteering can increase your chances of being hired if you’re strategic about it. Unemployed teacher? Help out with after-school programs or volunteer to be a coach’s assistant. Web designer? Find a local non-profit in desperate need of a redesign and offer your services pro bono. By volunteering somewhere relevant, you’ll keep your skills fresh while enhancing your resume.

2. Keep Your Skills Current

If you lack a skill commonly required for jobs you’re seeking, spend time each day developing that skill. Take advantage of numerous free resources online, including tutorials, eBooks, and how-to videos. If you’d rather have more of a class setup, then look for free or affordable classes in your area. Alternatively, if you already possess the necessary skills but haven’t been practicing, then do so. Skill atrophy is a huge concern for hiring managers, so practice and get yourself ready for pre-employment skills tests.

3. Network, Network, Network

Man builds his professional network

There are two parts to networking: reconnecting with your old contacts and forming new ones.

Depending on where you are in your career, reconnecting might mean contacting professors, college advisers, and internship supervisors, or it might mean getting in touch with old colleagues, bosses, and business acquaintances. Find them, email them, call them. Ask them if they would like to grab a coffee. Ask how they are (networking is social, after all) and let them know the specifics of your job search (industry, location, etc.). See if they know of anything or anyone. Most importantly, follow up!

At a temporary dead-end with your current contacts? Make new ones. Go to networking events sponsored by your university, industry, city, and so on. And look beyond traditional networking events. Consider going to lectures, neighborhood council meetings, and even community bar crawls (go easy on the sauce).

Each of these provides an opportunity to meet people with similar interests, and you can have fun in the process. Again, follow up!

4. Freelance

Woman tries freelancing for work

Some job seekers are opposed to anything that’s not a full-time job. If this sounds like you, it’s time to change your mindset. Freelancing is a great way to boost your skills, resume, portfolio, professional network, income, and confidence.

5. Build An Online Presence

Young unemployed man establishing an online presence by writing a blog post while he's looking for work

Get found online. Start a blog, spruce up your social media profiles, and/or create an online portfolio to showcase your work. Find companies you’re interested in working for, subscribe to their blogs, and follow them on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Find decision-makers at those companies and follow them as well. Learn what they’re talking about, do a little research, and then engage with them online. Impress them with your interest and insights.

Worst-case scenario: You’ll learn what’s important to them and use this information to customize your application when a job opens up.

Better-case scenario: You’ll establish a rapport with someone who will recommend you for a position and/or tell you about hidden job openings.

Best-case scenario: You’ll impress someone so much over time that they’ll create a job for you or bring you in for an exploratory interview.

So, what are you doing to become more hirable? If you aren’t doing anything, then consider doing one (or more!) of these things, starting today.

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Published May 2, 2023

Continuous Improvement: A Positive Feedback Loop Towards Operational Excellence

Are your organizationâs operations more status quoâdonât fix whatâs not broken? It may not be broken, but business changes, emerging technologies, and evolving regulatory requirements are inevitable. If your organization isnât changing, then it may become stale and irrelevant. Continuous improvement helps the organization adapt in response to changes and also drives efficiency and innovation.

If your organization hasnât implemented a continuous improvement process, how can you get started? The first step is to build a culture that encourages and supports continuous improvement. Develop a culture that fosters a curious mindset enabling employees to identify and address inefficiencies in processes and systems, which leads to improved efficiencies and better outcomes.

Benefits Of Continuous Improvement

Continuous improvement concept

When youâre continuously improving, this promotes innovation within the organization. Encourage employees to challenge the status quo and seek better ways to do things. This will enable employees to identify and evaluate inefficiencies and to come up with innovative solutions to problems and challenges, which will improve processes, products, and services. This, in turn, can help the organization optimize operations, achieve higher levels of performance, and even potentially mitigate risks to prevent incidents or failures.

Another benefit of continuous improvement is that it encourages employee engagement. Engaged employees are more likely to be productive, motivated, and committed to the organization’s success. Empower employees to take ownership and drive improvements by contributing their ideas, insights, and suggestions for improvement. Donât forget to acknowledge and celebrate the employeesâ continuous improvement contributions. This will inspire others, build momentum, and create a positive feedback loop that encourages more continuous improvement initiatives.

Provide employees with the appropriate tools (including skills, knowledge, and resources) for their continuous improvement efforts. Support employees with the training and ongoing professional development they need. There are various training and certifications available to effectively implement different continuous improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques. You may also need to provide access to resources such as relevant data.

Continuous Improvement Methodologies, Tools, And Techniques

PDCA Deming Cycle / continuous improvement concept

There are several methodologies, tools, and techniques to implement continuous improvement. If youâre just starting, one of the simpler approaches is PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), which is known as the Deming Cycle. Itâs a continuous improvement model that involves planning, implementing, checking, and acting on changes in a systematic way. Itâs a cyclical process of identifying opportunities for improvement and then planning, implementing changes, checking the results, and acting on lessons learned. For example, your business partner wants to implement an unused module within enterprise resource planning (ERP). In addition to the technology, take the opportunity to look broader and see which business processes up/downstream could benefit from being updated at that same time.

Other more formal methodologies are Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma. Six Sigma, for example, is very formal (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) and has a certification wherein belt colors indicate the level of training, knowledge, and expertise. Each approach is different and depending on your organizationâs needs and goals; one or more may align better than others. Also, the approaches arenât mutually exclusive so you can adopt more than one of them.

When your organization is continuously improving (and not just maintaining the status quo), itâs able to respond to changes and challenges, be more resilient and competitive, and, ultimately, promote operational excellence. So, foster a culture that encourages and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

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