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Competency-based interviews

Learn about competency-based interviews and how they can help you to learn more about candidate skills, problem solving and soft skills.

What employers should know about CIMA vs ACCA qualifications

Make hiring an accountant easier by learning the key differences between ACCA vs CIMA qualifications; familiarise yourself with the pros and cons of each.

A-Level equivalents and university entry requirements

There are many alternatives to A-Levels, with different merits and suitability. We guide you through A-Level equivalents and university entry requirements.

10 Resume Red Flags: Spotting Warning Signs in Job Applications

Save valuable time during your recruitment process and select high-quality applications by learning about the most common resume red flags.

New hire welcome pack: what to include

Find out what you should include in a new employee welcome pack.

How to Create an Effective Employee Referral Program

Follow our 10 step guide on how to implement a successful employee referral program that attracts top-tier candidates. Learn how to incentivise your employers with a referral program.

Understanding the STAR interview format

The STAR interview format allows you to hire great employees by asking them behavioural questions. Find out what STAR is, why it’s useful and see an example answer.

Roles and responsibilities template: A sample to use

As an employer, you need to clearly define the roles and responsibilities for each position in your company. Learn how best to tackle this important task.

7 Interview Techniques to Conduct an Effective Interview

Read this article to learn the top seven interview techniques that can help you interview like a professional and find the most fitting candidate.

5 Interview Questions to Ask During a Second Interview

A second interview is your chance to learn more about a candidate. Discover 5 interview questions to ask during a second job interview.

The Complete Guide to New Employee Forms

Find out what new employee forms are with examples of the different types of new employee forms you might request.

How Indeed can support a digital recruitment process

From coordinating interviews to making the hire, Indeed is here to support you with whatever you need in this time, and we will continue to provide you with the tools you need for your hiring process.

Best practices for virtual interviews

Learn how you can conduct virtual interviews successfully to ensure your recruitment efforts continue to bear fruit.

Employer COVID-19 FAQs

Here are some common questions and answers about hiring on Indeed during the COVID-19 outbreak

Behavioural Interview Questions to Ask Candidates

What should you ask candidates during a behavioural interview? Here are ten of the top behavioural interview questions and why they’re important.

5 Useful Questions Employers Should Ask When Conducting a Reference Check

Why should you contact a candidate’s references, and what should you ask? Here are three reasons to check references and five useful reference check questions.

How to write a candidate rejection email

Learn how to write a polite and professional candidate rejection email with our example and easy-to-use template.

How to Send a Rejection Letter After an Interview

What should you include in a job rejection letter? Check out these helpful tips and use our rejection letter sample to create your own template.

How to conduct a job interview

Interviews can be a challenging process. This guide explains tips you can use during the pre-interview process, and a step-by-step guide on how to properly conduct an interview in order to secure your next great employee.

How to Hire Seasonal Employees

For businesses with peak seasons, hiring seasonal employees can help you keep pace with demand.

How to Read a CV

Looking for tips on how to review a resume quickly so you can identify which applicants are best for your open position? Here are five steps for how to read a resume and gather everything you need to make a more informed hiring decision.

New Employee Announcement

What should you include in a new employee announcement? We rounded up several tips and put together an example new hire email to help you craft the perfect warm welcome for your company’s newest team member.

New employee welcome email examples

What should you include in a new employee welcome email? What does a great welcome email look like? Here are some tips and examples to make sure you’re covering all the essential information your new hire needs to know.

New Starter Onboarding Checklist for UK Employers

What do you need to do to set your new hires up for success during their first few weeks? An onboarding checklist will help you avoid missing crucial steps. Here are a few things to include in your new hire checklist template.

Onboarding Guide

Is your employee onboarding process providing your new hires with all the resources they need to succeed in their role? Here are a few things you can do to help new employees be more productive, more efficient and more satisfied with your company.

Best Interview Questions to ask Candidates

Looking to assess a candidate’s culture add and skill set in the same interview? Here several of the best interview questions to help you determine whether a candidate is the right match.

10 Recruiting Strategies for Hiring Great Employees

Looking to expand your team with talented new hires? These ten recruiting strategies will help you find and connect with qualified professionals using a combination of online tools and helpful best practices.

Phone Interview Questions to Ask Candidates

How can you make sure you’re getting all the information you need during the phone screening process? Here are several common phone interview questions hiring managers can use to determine whether a candidate should move on to the next step.

How to Hire Your First Employee | Hiring Guide

Learn how to hire your first employee for your company. Let Indeed walk you through the process of hiring your first employee including what you can afford, legal obligations, finding the right candidates, interviewing and offer letters. Let Indeed be your employee hiring guide resource.

Multiple Job Offer Letter Samples

Utilize the multiple job offer letter templates that we have available here at indeed. We have a standard, casual, and a simple job offer letter templates that can meet every employers need. Learn what to include in your offer letter here!

Job Offer Letter Format with Template

Extend a professional offer letter with our job offer letter example and template. Learn what to include in an offer letter and use are ready made template to send out an offer letter today.

How to Write the Perfect Job Offer Letter Email

Learn how to write the perfect job offer letter email. We have examples of what to send in a job offer email including, salary, benefits, work schedule and next steps. Create a job offer email today with this template.

How Job Boards and Job Search Engines Work

Is Indeed a job board? Find out about the differences between job boards and a job aggregator, and learn how Indeed works as a job search engine.