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Have you ever wondered what lies behind the composed facade of a job candidate as they sit on the other side of an interview, answering questions with practiced finesse? We analyzed the positive and negative reactions of candidates during interviews - here are some of the most interesting insights we found… What are your thoughts?

AI. Bias. Gender Differences In Interview Data. As we reflect on 2024, these topics stood out as big themes in our CEO's (Mark Simpson) blog posts and areas that captured your attention. As someone passionate about data, he found it fascinating to analyze what content our readers connected with the most. Looking back at the metrics, the subjects that sparked conversations in 2023 continued to hold significant relevance and interest in 2024. So, here are the top 5 CEO blog posts of 2024 based on what you found most compelling… https://buff.ly/49KbHmU

Yesterday, we hosted our last webinar of 2024 and were joined by Scott Sell, CIR, Andrea Lessard, & Ben Dickinson to discuss the major HR/TA trends that were most impactful to their organizations (Mercy, Red Bull, & ID.me) this year. Here are a few of our takeaways: 🟪 All 3 businesses used AI in some capacity this year and all agree that AI should be used to enable the TA team to do their job faster and better but not to do the job for them. 🟪 One big piece of advice for implementing skills-based hiring is to secure executive buy-in from the start. By aligning leadership, the focus shifts to how the approach benefits the organization, rather than feeling like another TA-driven initiative. 🟪 Using interview guides to implement skills-based hiring has become a "no-brainer". 🟪 Internal mobility is seen as a key driver for both retention and recruitment. By fostering growth and investing in an employee's development, you're creating an environment where people are not only encouraged to stay but are also drawn to join an organization that prioritizes their career progression. Huge thanks to Scott, Andrea, & Ben for joining us! If interested, you can take a look at the full recording and our recap blog at https://lnkd.in/gReJeJJW. #HRWebinar #TalentAcquisitionTrends #2024TATrends

Our CEO, Mark Simpson, had the pleasure of joining Jason Averbook and JESS VON BANK last Friday on the NOW of Work Digital Meetup, and it was an absolute blast! They talked about how the category of interview intelligence is heating up in the age of AI, the insights and data we can get from interviews, and more. You can tune into the episode at the links below. If you’re an avid listener of the show, shoot us a DM or comment below as we have a special Pillar offer for you.

We've got less than 24 hours until we're joined by Scott Sell, CIR, Andrea Lessard, & Ben Dickinson for our last webinar of the year! Before we say goodbye to another monumental year, we're bringing Spotify's infamous "Wrapped" list to talent acquisition -- where Scott, Andrea, & Ben will share the 4 major trends that were most impactful to Mercy, Red Bull, & ID.me in 2024. Link to register > https://lnkd.in/e4pCzNxB. See you tomorrow! 👋

On Wednesday night, we had the privilege of hosting an unforgettable gathering of people-first leaders in Chicago alongside Pillar and Distributed Ventures. The night was a celebration of shared ideas, purposeful connections, and the vibrant community that fuels innovation and progress. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so impactful. #PeopleFirst #CommunityBuilding Samara Jaffe

Last night, Pillar co-hosted a fantastic dinner with Transform and Distributed Ventures. The evening was brimming with meaningful conversations on how TA teams are leveraging AI, priorities for the year ahead, and much more. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us & for making it such a memorable evening!

Last week, we shared our 2024 Interviewing Wrapped guide, highlighting key insights from 100K interviews conducted with Pillar. One area sparking the most reactions? Gender differences in hiring practices. Scroll through to uncover how bias shows up in interviews. Which stat is most surprising to you?

We're really looking forward to Friday! Why? Because our CEO & Founder, Mark Simpson, will be joining Jason Averbook and JESS VON BANK on the Now of Work Digital Meetup presented by Mercer. The conversations they curate every Friday are phenomenal, and we're excited for them to dive into how AI is changing the interview process, examples of insights that we’re seeing from pulling back the curtain on how people interview, how skills-based recruiting is impacting hiring, and more. Join the conversation live by signing up at https://lnkd.in/eZACX9q6. #NowofWork #DigitalMeetup

As Spotify delivered your "Wrapped" recap of the year's top listening moments yesterday, we were inspired to create a "Wrapped" of our own. Since the start of 2024, our customers have conducted nearly 100K interviews with Pillar. As we close out the year, we wanted to provide a "behind the scenes" glimpse into some of the key insights and trends uncovered from them. In the guide, we explore... 🟣 Gender differences in hiring 🟣 Candidate experience in interviews 🟣 Common interview benchmarks 🟣 The most common areas of bias in interviews 🟣 Candidates' most frequently asked questions ...and much more! Interviews are a treasure trove of information, and the insight we gain from them is fascinating - opening a window into a process that's historically been a black box. We look forward to sharing even more data throughout 2025. Check out the guide at the link in the comments.