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How to master the virtual interview As technology has improved and more people are working remotely, virtual interviews are more prevalent than ever—and job hunters need to be prepared to complete them with the same level of professionalism and polish expected of any other job candidate in any other interview scenario. What is a virtual interview? There are two main types of virtual interviews: video calls and online prerecorded interviews. Video calls are live interviews done through conferencing programs like Zoom, Skype, or Google Hangouts. Prerecorded interviews are exactly what they sound like: they’re sessions where you’re given recorded ...

Resume tips: A guide to getting past the ATS machines Recently, there was an interesting conversation on ConnectBGS about getting your resume through the online systems and software that HR departments typically use to narrow down the number of applications they manually review. BGS member Abbey called it “getting past the machines.” It’s a fitting term, to be sure: the process almost completely removes the human element of human resources. But in the HR industry, they call it an applicant tracking system (or ATS) . You’ve seen them before, even if you didn’t realize it at the time: you might recognize Taleo, Brassring, Bullhorn or ...

AI is everywhere and making an immense impact in industries like Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing and so many more. But have you ever associated AI with Talent Acquisition? Find out what our CEO Chris Carosella has to say about how AI is improving the search for highly qualified candidates and making the hiring process a win-win for both job seekers and companies. 3 Ways to Improve Efficiency and Curb Bias With AI By Chris Carosella Originally published on hr.com Screening applicants remains the biggest challenge in talent acquisition. At the same time that corporate recruiters are diversifying hiring pools, they are also being asked to do more ...

Hello, BGS members! You've heard us talk about networking quite a bit here on ConnectBGS, and for good reason; it's one of the most important skills you need for a successful career. It's also a huge focus of our annual Global Leadership Summit (GLS), which brings students together from all over the world to develop real-world business skills, make connections and plan for their future. But there are awesome opportunities that many students don't even consider. The job opportunities through our sponsors. If you've attended a GLS before, you know we have dedicated conference space for sponsors; we always have booths with representatives from international ...