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Practical articles on skills-based hiring, assessments, proctoring and recruiting operations from the Xobin team.

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Top 10 Skills Recruiters Seek in Digital Media Specialists
Talent Assessment and Skill Testing

Top 10 Skills Recruiters Seek in a Digital Media Specialist

The most sought-after digital skills for digital media specialists and how employers can assess them when hiring for these roles.

4 Oct 20235:05 PM7 min read
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Is There a Better Way to Do Employee Performance Reviews
People Operations

Is There a Better Way to Conduct Employee Performance Reviews?

How to conduct effective employee performance reviews, from preparing data and setting goals to giving fair, actionable feedback.

22 Sept 20237:39 PM7 min read
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Pro’s of Hiring a CTO or a Virtual Chief Technology Officer
Technical Recruitment

Pro’s of Hiring a CTO or a Virtual Chief Technology Officer

The pros of hiring a full-time CTO versus a virtual CTO, and how to decide which tech leadership model fits your company's stage.

18 Sept 20236:51 PM7 min read
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Top 7 Video Interviewing HR Platforms 2023
Interviewing Strategies

Best Video Interview Platforms in 2026: Ranked and Compared

A comparison of the best video interviewing platforms for hiring, covering one-way and live interviews, AI features and pricing.

4 Sept 20237:12 PM12 min read
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How AI Is Helping in Recruitment Automation & Workforce Automation
AI and Automation

How AI is Helping in Recruitment and Workforce Automation?

How AI is powering recruitment and workforce automation, from resume screening and assessments to scheduling and HR workflows.

23 Aug 20237:00 PM5 min read
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How Does AI-based Employment Test Work
AI and Automation

How Does AI-based Employment Test Work?

How AI-based employment tests work, from adaptive questions and auto-scoring to proctoring, and why they make hiring faster and fairer.

21 Aug 20236:15 PM6 min read
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Need of Upskilling And Reskilling To Flourish In The Digital Age
Learning & Development

Need of Upskilling And Reskilling To Flourish In The Digital Age

Why upskilling and reskilling are vital in the digital age and how companies can build programs that keep their workforce relevant.

18 Aug 20235:54 PM5 min read
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Top 8 Recruiter Productivity Metrics for Measuring and Engagement
Data-Driven Hiring & Analytics

Top 8 Recruiter Productivity Metrics for Measuring and Engagement

Eight recruiter productivity metrics every TA leader should track to measure performance, engagement and the efficiency of hiring teams.

7 Aug 20237:05 PM8 min read
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Top Skills to Evaluate for White-Collar Jobs
Talent Assessment and Skill Testing

Top Skills to Evaluate for White-Collar Jobs in 2026

An HR guide to the key skills to assess for white-collar jobs, from analytical and communication skills to role-specific expertise.

2 Aug 20238:03 PM7 min read
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Performance Based Hiring
Talent Strategy & Recruiting Tips

What is Performance-Based Hiring? How it Transforms the Recruitment Process?

How performance-based hiring links performance management to recruitment, helping you hire for outcomes rather than just resumes.

31 Jul 20238:42 PM7 min read
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Email Writing Skills to assess when Hiring an Email Marketing Specialist
Talent Assessment and Skill Testing

Skills to Assess When Hiring an Email Marketing Specialist

The key email marketing skills to assess when hiring an email marketing specialist, plus test ideas to evaluate candidates objectively.

21 Jul 20237:07 PM5 min read
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HR’s Role in Continuous Feedback and Performance Management
People Operations

HR’s Role in Continuous Feedback and Performance Management

HR's role in promoting continuous feedback and performance management, with ways to build a culture of regular, useful check-ins.

17 Jul 20237:03 PM7 min read
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Key Factors To Consider While Choosing HR Software For Hiring And Workforce Management
Talent Strategy & Recruiting Tips

Factors To Consider While Choosing HR Software For Hiring And Workforce Management

Key factors to consider when choosing HR software for hiring and workforce management, from features and integrations to cost and support.

7 Jul 20237:14 PM8 min read
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An HR’s Guide on Building a Culture of Security in Hiring and Retention Efforts
People Operations

An HR’s Guide on Building a Culture of Security in Hiring and Retention Efforts

An HR guide to building a culture of security across hiring and retention, from candidate data protection to secure onboarding habits.

28 Jun 20237:03 PM5 min read
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How to Scale HR Operations at Your Company in 2023
People Operations

How to Scale HR Operations at Your Company in 2023

A practical guide to scaling HR operations as your company grows, with tips on processes, automation, tools and building the HR team.

26 Jun 20237:09 PM7 min read
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