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5 Effective Ways to Evaluate Job Candidates Remotely
Remote Work & Distributed Teams

5 Effective Ways to Evaluate Job Candidates Remotely

How to evaluate candidates in remote hiring using online assessments, video interviews and proctoring to make confident decisions.

15 Feb 20214:17 PM5 min read
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Year in Review: The Best of 2020
Company News

Year in Review: The Best of 2020

A look back at Xobin's 2020: how the team adapted, key product launches, customer growth and milestones during a challenging year.

10 Jan 20219:02 PM4 min read
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How to Build Remote Work Culture Using Psychometric Testing
Remote Work & Distributed Teams

How to Build Remote Work Culture Using Psychometric Testing

How to build a strong remote work culture with clear communication, trust, connection rituals and the right tools for distributed teams.

6 Sept 20203:27 PM12 min read
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Biggest Live Video Interview Challenges and solutions
Interviewing Strategies

Biggest Live Video Interview Challenges That Hurt Your Hiring Process (And Their Solutions)

Common live video interview challenges, from tech glitches to bias and no-shows, and practical solutions for smoother interviews.

31 Aug 20209:09 PM6 min read
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Remote Recruiting - Everything You Need to Know
Remote Work & Distributed Teams

Remote Recruiting – Everything You Need to Know

A guide to remote recruiting: how to source, assess, interview and onboard candidates virtually with the right process and tools.

19 Aug 20203:51 PM24 min read
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10 Myths and Misconceptions About Pre-Employment Testing
Talent Assessment and Skill Testing

10 Myths and Misconceptions About Pre-Employment Testing

Common pre-employment testing myths debunked, from bias and candidate drop-off to cost, so you can use assessments with confidence.

19 Mar 20201:42 AM8 min read
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Why Should Startups Invest In Pre-Employment Testing
Talent Assessment and Skill Testing

Why Should Startups Invest in Pre-Employment Screening Assessments?

How startups can use pre-employment testing to hire faster on a lean budget, avoid costly bad hires and build strong early teams.

10 Mar 20204:55 PM8 min read
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Why Should You Use Pre-Employment Tests as a Hiring Tool Today
Talent Assessment and Skill Testing

Why Should You Use Pre-Employment Tests as a Hiring Tool Today?

Top reasons to use pre-employment tests, from predicting performance and reducing turnover to faster screening and fairer hiring.

5 Mar 20209:19 PM6 min read
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Campus recruitment Survey 2020
Campus Hiring and University Recruitment

Campus recruitment Survey 2020

Key findings from Xobin's 2020 campus recruitment survey, revealing how companies hire fresh graduates and the challenges they face.

6 Jan 202012:18 PM6 min read
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How To Add Design Thinking To The Recruitment Process
Talent Strategy & Recruiting Tips

How To Add Design Thinking To The Recruitment Process

How to apply design thinking to the recruitment process to build a candidate-centric hiring journey that attracts and wins top talent.

18 Sept 201911:59 PM8 min read
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Psychometric Tests: The Big 4 Way! Sample Questions and Use cases
Psychometric Testing

Psychometric Tests: The Big 4 Way! Sample Questions and Use cases

A look at the psychometric tests used by Big 4 firms like Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG, and what employers can learn from their approach.

29 Aug 201910:12 AM6 min read
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5 Effective Ways Organizations Can Assess Culture Fit Using Psychometric Test
Psychometric Testing

5 Effective Ways Organizations Can Assess Culture Fit Using Psychometric Test

Practical ways to assess culture fit using psychometric tests that measure values, work style and behavior against your culture.

26 Aug 201910:26 AM5 min read
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Xobin - Product Update [July, 2019]
Company News

Xobin – Product Update [July, 2019]

A roundup of Xobin's July 2019 product update for its pre-employment assessment software, covering new features and improvements.

26 Jul 20196:13 PM2 min read
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Optimize Talent Acquisition With 3 Tools
Talent Strategy & Recruiting Tips

Shoutout To HR Personnels – Optimize Talent Acquisition With 3 Tools

How to optimize talent acquisition with HR technology tools like ATS, assessments and automation for faster, higher-quality hiring.

2 Jul 20194:28 PM5 min read
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What is Aptitude Testing Everything Hiring Teams Should Know
Talent Assessment and Skill Testing

What is Aptitude Testing? Everything Hiring Teams Should Know

Aptitude tests explained: what they are, the common types, how they are scored and how employers use them to predict job success.

17 May 20191:11 PM9 min read
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