Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Author at Lever

Creating impact job descriptions is a big investment for hiring managers upfront, so asking good soft skills interview questions that map to those descriptions is important in order to maximize that investment. The good news is that candidates find impact…

5 Ways to Reimagine Recruiting in Manufacturing

by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter

Whether in a downturned market or amid a thriving economy, manufacturing companies battle recruiting challenges that call for a robust value proposition in order to win the top-talent war. Here are five key ways to reimagine the recruiting strategy for…

Interview Questions Interviewing Best Practices

Interview Questions for Healthcare Professionals

by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter

Many in healthcare can’t hire fast enough in the new world, post-pandemic. The need for speed and resilience counts in times like this more than ever. And, the process for hiring in healthcare wasn’t built to handle present-day challenges. Whether…

Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) Candidate Sourcing & Nurturing Hiring Strategy

Candidate Persona Templates That Work for Recruiters

by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter

Candidate persona templates have become increasingly popular among talent acquisition teams. The main reason is clear: They help hiring teams implement structured hiring processes. A candidate persona is a focused snapshot of your perfect candidate for a particular role: A…

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Human Resources (HR) People Management Talent Management

Busting the Myths Around Workers with Disabilities

by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter

This year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme? “Right Talent, Right Now.” This annual initiative held in October for the past 70+ years “celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of…

Company Culture Data-Driven Recruiting Employee Retention & Turnover Talent Management

How to Improve Company Culture: An HR-TA Initiative

by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter

‘How to improve company culture’ may not seem like a talent acquisition task at first glance. However, given TA’s role in attracting and engaging high-quality candidates, the team certainly plays a role in shaping their company’s culture, albeit indirectly. Of…

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