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How Underdog.io Handles Candidate Rejections

June 6, 2023
By
The Underdog.io Team
We’re outlining Underdog.io’s processes for rejecting candidates with empathy in the hopes that it will help you reverse engineer better methods for managing your own process. What we do might not work for you but we hope you can steal an idea or two to build a kinder, more effective candidate experience. Let us know what you think!
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Traditional Industries Are Hungry for Tech Talent - Here's Why‍

June 6, 2023
By
The Underdog.io Team
As the world undergoes a seismic shift towards digital transformation, sectors once synonymous with tradition and legacy are searching for tech talent. We’ll share the top five reasons why companies in traditional industries are embracing the tech revolution and how your skills can help to revolutionize their future.
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Navigating Career Transitions: Is It Time to Move from Startups to Traditional Companies?

May 24, 2023
By
The Underdog.io Team
The world of technology has always been a hub of excitement and opportunity, attracting young professionals to the likes of Google, Amazon, Apple, and dynamic startups. However, recent events have caused a shift in perspectives, leading many technology-minded employees to reassess their career paths. In this blog post, we'll explore the signs that it might be time for a startup employee to transition to more traditional, enterprise companies. 
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What To Do When A Candidate Rejects Your Offer

May 24, 2023
By
The Underdog.io Team
While it may be disheartening, rejected offers can serve as valuable learning experiences and opportunities for growth. In this blog post, we'll explore ways for recruiters to navigate the aftermath of rejected offers with resilience and grace. By adopting a positive mindset and leveraging these tips, recruiters can turn rejection into an opportunity for self-improvement and future success.
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Stop Using No-Reply Emails to Send Recruiting Messages

April 7, 2023
By
The Underdog.io Team
A no-reply email is an automated email address that does not accept replies from recipients. This type of email is often used to send marketing emails, newsletters, or automated notifications. Recipients of these emails cannot reply to them or engage in a conversation with the sender.
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10 Strategies to Reduce Bias in Your Hiring Process (Webinar Recap)

February 28, 2023
By
The Underdog.io Team
Even with new technology and a renewed commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, recent data found that up to 26% of organizations struggle to make unbiased hiring decisions. No matter how great our intentions, implicit bias can still prevent companies from meeting the best & brightest candidates. Watch as we discuss practical ways to reduce bias in your hiring process without compromising speed or quality of hiring.
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How to Calculate Your Target Salary Range

February 1, 2023
By
The Underdog.io Team
it can be challenging to determine whether your current salary is fair in light of industry standards and market trends. We've put together some resources, links, and general advice to help you zero in on your target salary range.
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3 Data-backed Cold Recruiting Outreach Templates To Improve Response Rates

January 31, 2023
By
The Underdog.io Team
Effective recruiting outreach is crucial to the success of a company's hiring efforts. Using data-backed recommendations from recruiting outreach experts, we share three recruiting outreach templates to improve your response rates.
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Relying on Inbound Alone Could Hurt Recruiting Efforts

January 23, 2023
By
The Underdog.io Team
When each job posting is garnering unprecedented levels of attention, recruiters have the impossible task of sifting through thousands of resumes to find the best fit candidates.
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What Are Underdog.io's Attractors?

January 20, 2023
By
The Underdog.io Team
Attractors are designed to help job seekers and recruiters find each other on Underdog.io and spark conversations around the core values that matter most in a workplace.
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