How to use Weird Interview Questions for Applicant Pre-Screening

Posted by & filed under Hiring.

Is there a purpose for asking weird job interview questions? There is. Popular brands like Google and Apple love using weird job interview questions in their interviews (and for pre-screening). Why? While your initial reaction might be to dismiss them as “new-age” corporate nonsense, it’s important to note that weird interview questions actually serve a… Read more »

4 Examples of a Modern Job Description Template

Posted by & filed under Job Descriptions.

A modern job description template is more than a list of daily duties with matching skillsets. Candidates are focusing on benefits, compensation, culture, and flex-work options more than ever. So, how do you update your JDs to attract top talent? Here are 4 examples of modern JD templates you might find inspiring. Plus, 1 is… Read more »

The 10 Main Sections of a Job Description

Posted by & filed under Job Descriptions.

What are the main sections of a job description? Here are 10 of the most common ones I find in JDs. You don’t have to follow this order strictly, but the flow works well. Note: Each section below includes tips that are built into Ongig. Ongig’s AI-based “Section Finder” scans your JDs for missing sections… Read more »

Internal vs External Recruitment: What’s the Ideal Hiring Strategy?

Posted by & filed under Recruiting Strategies.

The race for top talent is on. So what’s the best hiring strategy for your business?  Of the many things a business needs for success, recruitment is number one. There are pros and cons of internal vs external hiring. And, most successful companies use a combination of both. Internal vs External Recruitment: Which Should You Choose?… Read more »

5 Best Practices for Hiring

Posted by & filed under Hiring.

Hiring is hard. First, you’ve got to find the right person and then convince them to make a big commitment to your business—without guaranteeing that it’ll work out. Add a highly competitive market (since everyone seems to be hiring right now), and you suddenly feel more sympathy for HR managers.  But a lot has changed… Read more »

7 Examples of Diversity Pipeline Programs

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

Building a diversity pipeline taps into broader talent pools and strengthens company culture. Some of the biggest global brands use diversity pipeline programs to find talent from underrepresented groups. Here are 7 examples: 1. FedEx — HBCU Partnership  FedEx launched a Historically Black University (HBCU) student ambassador program, partnering with 8 notable HBCUs. FedEx’s partnership… Read more »

How To Use Data Driven Recruitment to Help You Attract Top Talent?

Posted by & filed under Recruiting Software.

Using data driven recruitment makes you 2X as likely to improve recruiting. And 3X more likely to lower cost (and gain efficiency). Data driven recruiting tools allow you to rely on concrete numbers to shape your hiring decisions. How does data driven recruitment work? In recruiting, “data driven recruitment” means gathering and measuring prospect data… Read more »

3 Helpful Examples of Subtle Bias in Job Descriptions to Avoid

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

Subtle bias in job descriptions is more common than you think. And it deters diverse candidates from applying for your jobs. So what is it? Subtle bias is hidden. It’s a: “discrete prejudice or preference toward a certain group, person, or thing that can drive one’s decisions and actions.”  (source: AnnualsReviews.org) It’s also another word… Read more »

7 Helpful Tips to Remove Implicit Bias in Interviews

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

White men make up around 85% of U.S. board members and execs. Despite the rise in diversity and inclusion efforts, bias still creeps into the hiring process. If you need to know how to remove implicit bias from your interviews, I found 7 ways. First, let’s define implicit bias (with some texture and examples).  What… Read more »

12 Job Title Ideas for “Someone who does Everything”

Posted by & filed under Job Titles.

Do you need to hire someone who can “do it all”? I found 12 ideas of a job title for someone who does everything. But first, let’s look at the meaning of “Jack of all Trades”…and “Jill of all Trades.” Jack of all Trades meaning “Jack of all Trades”  started in the 1600s and describes… Read more »

15 Funny HR Quotes [to make you Laugh or Cry!]

Posted by & filed under HR Content.

At Ongig, we like to mix the serious task of writing inclusive job descriptions with a little light-heartedness. So here are 15 funny HR quotes to brighten your day (and your human resources department). Enjoy! 15 Funny HR quotes (from actors, authors, presidents & more) 1. “Oh, you hate your job? Why didn’t you say… Read more »

5 Companies Hiring People with ADHD to Know

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

Top execs like Jenny Dearborn (Chief People Officer at Klaviyo) and Damien Hooper-Campbell (Chief Diversity Officer at Zoom) pictured below…and many others have found success despite their ADHD diagnosis. And this shows why more companies are open to hiring people with ADHD. Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are 30% more likely to have… Read more »

20+ Great Examples of Employers Dropping College Degree Requirements [and Why]

Posted by & filed under Job Descriptions.

Google does it. So do Apple, IBM, Tesla, UPS, and many more. What do these companies have in common? They’re all dropping college degree requirements. Yes, you heard right: They’re all removing the requirement of a college degree from their job descriptions. According to some leaders, business leaders, millions of jobs requiring a 4-year degree… Read more »

What is Social Desirability Bias?

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

Social desirability bias is the need for acceptance. Look at social media if you want to see this need in action. Humans are social creatures. Belonging in a society or a group often means following (written and non-written) social norms in the way you dress, speak, and how you respond to questions. You’ve probably encountered this… Read more »

200+ Famous Native Americans [Chiefs, Celebs, Models, Politicians, Actors, Musicians & More!]

Posted by & filed under Diversity and Inclusion.

Ongig’s mission is to celebrate all people. So, I started a list of Native American celebrities who’ve found success. This list of 200+ famous Native American people includes: This list is dynamic. I’m not an expert on Native American famous people…so I welcome comments, additions, and edits. I also include a few Native American movies… Read more »