Evaluating job candidates

Learn how to identify skilled candidates throughout the recruitment process. Evaluate resumes, assess interview performance and find the right hire.

Small business hiring in 2026: 8 skills to prioritize on your team Small business hiring guide: the 8 skills that matter most for lean teams, from AI fluency to financial savvy, plus how to assess each one. ROBERT HALF 2026-08-21T21:56:00.000-04:00 Hiring help

How to calculate the cost of a bad hire for your business Hiring mistakes are disruptive, and they impact businesses and teams in many ways. In this article from Robert Half’s Katie Merritt, learn about 2 approaches that can help employers estimate the true cost of a bad hire. Katie Merritt 2026-07-22T18:08:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

How to recruit employees who will thrive at your company Learn how to recruit employees who will succeed for the long term with skills-based hiring, effective job ads and steps to avoid costly hiring mistakes. ROBERT HALF 2026-07-17T15:03:00.000-04:00 Hiring help

Skills-based hiring: A better way to find top talent Skills-based hiring can help employers expand talent pools, verify candidates’ capabilities and reduce the risk of costly hiring mistakes. Find out more about this hiring approach and how to implement it. ROBERT HALF 2026-07-08T15:48:00.000-04:00 Management tips

Hiring is harder in the age of AI. Here’s how Robert Half makes it easier Hiring with AI is harder, not easier, with gaps between resumes and skill sets. Steve Saah explains how this has an impact on teams but Robert Half can help with the hiring process to ensure a right fit. Steve Saah 2026-07-01T13:35:00.000-04:00 Management tips

AI and recruiting: How finance and accounting leaders can reduce hiring risk In the AI era, finance and accounting leaders need practical ways to verify candidates’ skills. Learn about 5 best practices that can help in this article from Robert Half’s Steve Saah. Steve Saah 2026-06-24T15:45:00.000-04:00 Management tips

AI in the hiring process: How employers can recruit tech talent with more confidence Hiring managers for tech teams should focus on 3 key areas when evaluating potential hires in the AI era: depth, ownership and impact. Learn more about this framework and why it matters in this article from Robert Half’s George Denlinger. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-19T18:24:00.000-04:00 Management tips