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71How do recruiters reduce time-to-hire?
By improving JD quality, pre-building talent pools, automating scheduling, and aligning interview feedback quickly.
72How to write an effective job description?
Include: job title, responsibilities, required qualifications, skills, compensation range, and company culture notes.
73What is Boolean Search in recruitment?
Boolean search uses AND, OR, NOT operators to refine candidate searches on LinkedIn and job portals.
74What is an ATS (Applicant Tracking System)?
ATS is software that automates the hiring process — parsing resumes, scheduling interviews, and tracking candidates.
75How do you calculate time-to-hire?
Time-to-hire = number of days from job opening to offer accepted. Industry average is 23–38 days.
76What is the STAR interview method?
STAR = Situation, Task, Action, Result. It structures behavioral interview questions for consistent evaluation.
77What is employer branding?
Employer branding is how a company markets itself to potential employees — culture, benefits, values, and reputation.
78What is the difference between CV and resume?
A CV is a comprehensive career document (2+ pages). A resume is a concise 1-page summary tailored to a specific role.
79What is headhunting?
Headhunting is proactively identifying and approaching high-calibre passive candidates who are not actively job-hunting.
80How to write an effective job description?
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