Second Annual Emerging Technology Awards Recognize Technologic...

Second Annual Emerging Technology Awards Recognize Technologic... Second Annual Emerging Technology Awards Recognize Technologic... Second Annual Emerging Technology Awards Recognize Technological AdvancesFive ascending technologies and the innovators behind them were recently named as the winners of Mechanical Engineering magazines 2018 Emerging Technology Awards. The winners were announced at the IMECE keynote session earlier this month in Pittsburgh, Pa., and are highlighted in both this months issue of Mechanical Engineering and on ASME.org.Launched last year, the Emerging Technology Awards recognize an innovator in each of ASMEs five core technology areas clean energy, bioengineering, robotics, manufacturing and pressure technology.The winner of the Emerging Technology Award this year in the clean energy area was Vincent Schellings of GE Renewable Energy for developing the worlds largest wind turbine, the Haliade-X, which is capable of generating 12 megawatts of electric power. The award for bioengineering went to Alex Kipman of Microsoft for the wearable holographic computer HoloLens, a mixed reality headset that blends computer-generated images with the real-world view of the user. RoboKind and its founder Richard Margolin were named the winners of the Emerging Technology Award for robotics for developing the Milo, a lower-cost robot that is being used to help teach children with autism. The award in the manufacturing category went to Airbus Emerging Technologies and Concept Groups Bastian Schfer, for creating the 3D-printed partition for separating the seating and kche im flugzeug oder zug areas on the Airbus A320. The Emerging Technology Award in the fifth area, pressure technology, was given to Boris Liberman of Israels IDE Technologies for developing an energy-efficient process for the reverse osmosis desalination of seawater. In his essay that introduces the Emerging Technology Awards section of Mechanical Engineering this month, ASME Executive D irector Tom Costabile writes, The technologies honored this year are incredibly diverse. They run the gamut from being as gigantic as a skyscraper to being intimate enough to place on your head. One connects with hard-to-reach children one-on-one, while another is designed to provide for entire cities. And yet another reimagines a hidden component, finding a way to manufacture it, so that it weighs much less without giving up any of its necessary strength.To read more of Costabiles essay or to read ME magazine articles and watch video clips honoring the five Emerging Technology Award winners visit 2018 emerging technology awards.

How to Set New Year#8217;s Career Resolutions That You#8217;ll Actually Keep

How to Set New Year8217s Career Resolutions That You8217ll Actually Keep How to Set New Year8217s Career Resolutions That You8217ll Actually Keep However, I thought Id take a slightly different perspective and look at ways of creating New Yearscareer resolutions that well actually stick to, because most of us fail miserably in this regard,according to research by the University of Scranton. The study found that although 45 percent of people make resolutions, just 8 percent of us are successful in achieving our resolutions. Twenty-five percentof New Years resolutions dont last a week, and 36 percent of them are blown within one month.Now, this doesnt mean that we should abandon New Years resolutionsthe study showed that people who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to reach their goals than those folks who dont make resolutions. This means that, if done well, the New Years resolutionprocess can be an effective motivational and personal/career development tool.So, what can be done to help youplatzdeckchen New Years careerresolutions that you are actually going to keep? Ive set out some tips below1. Set SMART GoalsThe best way to set goals is by using the SMART method, which means making sure that your goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bounded. Getting out of a dead-end job is too vague a goal and can easily be brushed under the carpet. Instead,say something like Be in a new, fulfilling, job/career within six months.Research from Quirkology into New Years resolutions supports this approach, as it shows people (men in particular) were more likely to succeed in achieving their goals if they set SMART goals.2. If Necessary, Break Your Resolution Down into Sub-GoalsOf course, a resolution like getting out of a dead-end job may require the achievement of several sub-goals ,such as identifying suitable careers, identifying skill gaps, addressing skill gaps, and applying to new jobs. So,Id recommend breaking down broader New Years resolutions into 2-4easily memorizedSMART goals to help give you momentum.3. Tell Others about Your ResolutionThe Quirkology study found that women in particular were more successful in achieving New Years resolutions when they told their friends and family and received ongoing encouragement. So, female job seekers especially might want to tell others about their New Years career resolutions to increase their chances of achieving them.4. Reward Yourself for Achieving GoalsThe Quirkology study also found that men in particular had more success in achieving goals when they focused on the potential rewards of reaching their goals. A carrot works better than a stick, and so Id recommend that male job seekers in particular take time to identify the specific benefits that will come from achieving their resolutions and any sub-goals, as mentioned in tip No. 2 for motivational effect. I would go as far to add rewards for yourself tothe plan, too, such as a big steak or a night o ut. Use whatever you consider a treat to incentivize you to hit those goals and sub-goals.And finally, try not to make too many New Years resolutions, as you can become overwhelmed and lose focus and motivation, increasingly the likelihood of failing to meet your objective. Also, becausea third of people break their resolutionsin the first month, set an immovable goal inthe first and second month of the year, such as signing up for a relevant training course, attendinga specific career seminar, or applying for a job.Anyway, Id love to hear what tips and tools you use to help yourself set and achieve your New Years career resolutions

3 Reasons to Work in Sales for a Tech Startup

3 Reasons to Work in Sales for a Tech Startup 3 Reasons to Work in Sales for a Tech Startup To me, its no different from what I saw back in the late 90s and early 2000s, in terms of the funding, the companies, and the competition for talent, Camplejohn says. That just makes everything across the board difficult.According to AngelList, there are currently 18,403 departureups in Silicon Valley, and a very good chunk of those startups are in the tech world. Because of the sheer number of startups all jostling for the same space as well as the continuing recovery of the U.S. economy competition for talent in Silicon Valley is fierce.Its a candidates market today, Camplejohn says. Most technology positions are hard to fill in general, andespecially in Silicon Valley.But its elend just the laptop-wielding, hoodie-clad techies that companies are vying for. As it turns out, tech startups are having a particularly hard time finding talent to fill their technical abverkauf and sales manage ment positions. According to a report issued last year by the Harvard Business Review, Burning Glass, and Accenture, these roles are among the hardest to fill not only in Silicon Valley, but across the U.S.All of this is to say that there are plenty of tech startups looking for salespeople out there.Are you a fresh college grad looking to start your career? An experienced salesperson in need of a new challenge? A mid-career worker looking to make a change?Here are Camplejohns three reasons why you may want to think about pursuing a sales role at a tech startup.1. Sales Is a Great Place to Start Your Career in TechIf youre a young worker who wants to start a career in tech, Camplejohn says taking a sales role is the best way to dive into the world.Even if you dont want to stay in sales all your life maybe you want to move into the programming side of things or start your own tech company someday sales gives you what Camplejohn calls a front-row seat into what customers are looking for.Today, sales is not about just wracking up a bunch of transactions, Camplejohn says. Its really about actingas a trusted advisor to companies, customers, and prospects.In technical sales especially, potential buyers often come to the table with a lot of research under their belts. They arent looking for sales pitches theyre looking for strategic partners who can help them decipher all the information they have on hand.Becausetechnical salespeople get to act as strategic advisors, rather than pitchmen, they really get a feel for who the customers are in the tech world and what the market looks like.I think that a technical sales role really puts somebody in touch with real customer problems and real customer pains, Camplejohn says. Understanding that is key for any career in tech.2. Technical Sales Give You a Chance to Stretch Your Intellectual MusclesYou can pick up important sales techniques, like cold-calling and followup, from pretty much any sales role. According to Cample john, however, technical sales offers mora than just a chance to sharpen your sales chops.Generally, in a technical sales role, youre going to have a lot more intellectual challenges, and youll get to work with some really smart people, Camplejohn says.Because of the nature of technical sales learning about specific and sometimes complicated products, acting as a trusted advisor to customers the role can really challenge employees to become more creative and to think outside the box more often.Plus, Camplejohn says, selling tech can really help youbuild a betterunderstanding of customers. Knowing what customers want and how to work with themarekey components of pretty much any role in the tech world. Even the software engineers who never speak directly with customers need to know about the people for whom they are building their products.3.Technical Sales Offers an Opportunity for Major Professional GrowthIf you join the sales team at a quickly growing tech startup, youll of course have the potential to earn some serious commission checks probably more commission than you would earn at an established company in the later stages of its existence.But in a technical sales role, your bank accounts not the only thing that will grow.If you really have the initiative, you can quickly advance in your career at a tech startup, Camplejohn says, You have the opportunity to come in, volunteer to take a lot of responsibility, and learn a lot in a very compressed period of time.Technical sales roles at startups can offer workers at all stages of their livesthe chance to learn valuable skills that will serve them well no matter where their careers take them. With so many opportunities out there, job seekers may want to think about finding a role in technical sales.At least for now.

3 things to remember about fear and how to use it to drive success

3 things to remember about fear and how to use it to drive success3 things to remember about fear and how to use it to drive successEleanor Roosevelt once said, Do one thing every day that scares you.We all have fear. None of us are so lucky to be entirely immune to it. Some choose to be consumed by their fears, while others choose to embrace them, befriend them, and harness them to fuel their dreams. The difference between the two is the former end up living an incomplete life of guilt and unhappiness, while the latter emerge stronger, smarter, and more likely to be on the path to success.Fear can paralyze you or help you take that leap forward. After more than 25 years as an entrepreneur, I can tell you that there is only one fear worth having - that you have only today, and only today counts. And you have to maximize today.A few years ago, I was on a family holiday at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. We took a boat to the reef on a beautiful Australian summer day. bedrngnis a single ship was in sight. The boat pulled up over a segment of the reef that was barely below the waterline. We jumped into the lovely, warm blue water with our snorkeling gear to enjoy the incredible spectacle that lay hidden underneath.As I was snorkeling and floating along the warm current, suddenly something that looked like a line appeared below me and the warm water turned chillingly cold. The line was the water ridge that plummeted from the safety of the reef into the darkness of the sea. The beautiful sight below me suddenly went pitch black. I realized that I had gone over the reef into the icy ocean and there was a real chance the strong current could carry me away or dump me into the path of a shark.Fear overtook my entire being for a moment, and then survival instinct kicked in. I yanked my head out of the water and saw the reef was barely ten feet away. I started swimming back as fast as I could, probably the fastest I have ever in my life. Before I knew it, I was back in the beauty and comfort of the reef, but for about twenty numbing seconds, I had gone over to the dark side of Mother Nature and she was scaryOne moment I was in a comfortable, warm, and beautiful place without a care and the next moment, I was in a dark, cold abyss. That incident was a stark reminder of how close we all are to the line and how closely this line follows us for all of our lives.Sometimes, we all need a little fear to remind us of what is truly important.There are three things we must remember about fear.1. Fear is excitement in disguiseFear is just excitement in need of an attitudeadjustment. A Keepers TruthLets take the example of skydiving. The idea of stepping off a plane at 14,000 feet altitude into nothingness evokes two completely different responses in two people.Jill is thrilled and excited about flying through the sky like a bird, feeling the wind on her face. Jack is paralyzed by fear, imagining worst-case scenarios.In Jill, the adventurous nature lying dormant in all of us awakens to the raw, unrestrained elixir of fear and it gives her an incredible high when she embraces it.But for Jack, just the thought of doing something outside of his comfort zone strikes unimaginable terror in his heart.So whether you experience fear or excitement really just depends on the lens you choose to look through at the world. It comes down to a choice.Interestingly, young children are the least affected by fear of unknown. Most young kids are far more adventurous and fearless than many adults. As we get older, life has a way of creating layer upon layer of fear in our subconscious. Adulthood clouds our lens with self-doubt and other negative messages we see and hear every day.So clean your lens and change your focus from fear to excitement. This takes practice, so start small and work up to the heavy lifting.2.What doesnt paralyze you, energizes youThis is my take on the old adage - What doesnt kill you, makes you stronger.My experience tells me th at fear is an unwelcome visitor in our life only when we are pursuing something we really want. Thats usually a sign we are on the right trackThink about all the times you were overcome by fear and theres a good chance you will notice a pattern. Most likely it was just as you were about to embark on a major transition in your life, or were venturing into something completely new and unknown. This is completely normal. In fact, I would go so far as to say, if you are not afraid, you should perhaps revisit your decision.In a sense, fear shows us the way. It reveals something we need to work on. What are you going do with it? Do you allow it to paralyze you, or guide you? Allow your fear to be an energizing force that propels you forward. Let it uncover what you need to doand then go do it.3. Fear is a great motivator for growthAt an evolutionary level, it was a keen sense of fear during the time of the caveman that effectively helped keep humans out of danger. But now that life has ev olved and we no are longer in survival mode, that sense of fear hasnt really gone away. It just manifested into something else. We are now afraid of change, uncertainty, and unfamiliar things.Living in this type of fear leaves you stuckverzierung in one place forever, in an illusory comfort zone that is akin to a childs security blanket. We all have one and carry it around just as Linus does in thePeanutscartoons. Security blankets are like substitute mothers. They give comfort and provide feelings of safety and security, much as our mothers would do for us.But, there comes a time when we must leave the childhood nest and with it, the security blanket.Humans are wired for familiarity and its just easy to stick to the familiar. But unless you learn to let go of that security blanket, you will never know what lies on the other side of fear. A life of predictability and familiarity is not a life of growth.Leaning into fear is hard to do because it makes us vulnerable. When you take tha t leap, sometimes you fly, but sometimes you crash and burn. In both cases, you are guaranteed to end up in a new place.In summary, your life expands as your courage and willingness to grow expands. Lean into your fear today by taking small steps, and allow it to widen your world and guide you on your path to success.Vijay Eswaran is a successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and philanthropist and the author of the best-selling bookIn the Sphere of Silence. An economist by training, he is the founder of a multimillion-dollar global business,

Career Lessons to Learn from the 2014 Baseball Playoffs

Career Lessons to Learn from the 2014 Baseball PlayoffsCareer Lessons to Learn from the 2014 Baseball PlayoffsThe Major League Baseball playoffs are underway, and they have something to offer everyone who works for a living important career lessons. Here are four things we can all take away from the Major League Baseball postseason.1. Even the best have bad daysClayton Kershaw is considered the best pitcher in baseball. But in his first start of the 2014 postseason Kershaw saw the St. Louis Cardinals do the unthinkable they delivered one of the worst defeats of his career. After the game, Kershaw couldnt offer answers.He got another shot at the Cardinals and needed to bring his A-game to win. He didnt. The Dodgers lost the series.Although we all have to go out and give it our all, from time to time well landsee even the best effort doesnt equal a victory. But what makes champions is the ability to bounce back and try to win the next chance they get. Every time the manager hands us th e ball, we need to try to win, too.Play to win. If you lose, pick yourself up and try harder the next time.2. The window for success closesThe Detroit Tigers have been a great team for a few years. But the World Series crown has eluded them. Although they have talent they have not been able to put up the ansturms to win the big games, even with the best hitter on the planet on their team. After a devastating sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles this year, the Tigers will have to go back to the drawing board and figure out a way to win next year.When you have the opportunity to win, you have to take it up a notch and give it everything you can. If you dont youre stuck with what-ifs, the most devastating questions you can ask, especially if you know that the opportunity was there.When you have the opportunity, strike.3. Yelling never helpsIn the 10th inning of Game 2 between the San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals, the Nationals second baseman didnt agree with two -strike calls that ultimately led to him striking out. When he was called out he proceeded to argue with the umpire, eventually being ejected from the game.When something happens that makes us angry, sad, disappointed, etc., the worst thing that we can do is let our emotions get the best of us. We have to maintain our cool and stick with it. When you let your emotions take over, you run the risk of offending or alienating people and losing possible career connections.Dont lose yourself to emotion and alienate yourself from other professionals.

Internship Resume Fundamentals Explained

Internship Resume Fundamentals Explained An internship is just one of the best ways to develop your resume. The internship resume is utilized to convince the employer that youre the ideal candidate for the internship, which you are enthusiastic to raise your knowledge that is important for your professional career development. An IT internship can be undertaken for all the above explanations. Most internships arent paid, therefore its intelligent to explore outside funding opportunities. Emphasize your region of interest and why you wish to intern for a particular law firm. Now youre deciding to select a career and a college to prepare the very best for your future. In the event you have any appropriate expertise within the field, such as internship with an advertising agency, then you need to mention it also. Writing an easy email with your resume attached to an extensive collection of private equity firms will probably land you a couple interviews. The fact that youre stil l a student does not follow that employers are interested only in your education and any appropriate experience. Moreover, employers will probably use somewhat various selection criteria when choosing interns instead of recruiting full-time employees. In addition, they may not be required to pay minimum wage if the student is receiving course credit for their work. You want employers to know your work search objectives. Where to Find Internship Resume Common, youre not a 10 in Java after school otherwise you wouldnt be searching for a job (that job will be searching for you). The very first job is always likely to be the toughest step, but as soon as you get past that line, your career would become smoother. The interviewer is most likely trying to see whether youve had experience managing people before and the way you might handle yourself. Aside from that you may rest assured that should you set your very best foot forward you will produce a great impression and dont forge t to acquire the internship you want. You can begin by looking thoroughly at the work description of the intern position youre applying for. The personality of interns is really vital. When you begin your internship resume you must incorporate some essential things so as to secure an interview for the internship position. The theory behind the organization is that everybody ought to have a gelegenheit to help shape U.S. foreign relations. As you get experience, youll get a better idea about what you can or will have difficulty doing. If you pick a job, you want to compose a good resume. Another suggestion is to give a list of traits that youre proud of that it is possible to boast will be helpful for the organization. The Fight Against Internship Resume Have a look at the Resume vs. CV section prior to getting started. References are a rather important section of an internship resume. Appropriate Documentation Documentation is essential for effective learning to occur. Stu dents should supply the suitable address at the period of request if theyd like them mailed. Its very effective to begin in summers before your placement semester, the earlier the better. The undertaking should reach its fruition at the conclusion of the summertime. If you decide on a paid internship, you will discover that intern wages vary. The perfect internship resume is focused on the specific program that youre applying for. Intel, view an amazing internship resume has some basic ideas and experience. Interns should get acquainted with your organizations communication procedure and chain of accountability. Essentially youre convincing your possible employer that youre the very best candidate for the internship, you will learn the most and that the experience is essential for your professional growth. Briefly describe what you want to achieve professionally and with the organisation youre applying for. HR process was a tiny mess. Hr internship resume needs to be acquai nted with different social networking networks, have the capability to compose engaging and appropriate content and have outstanding creativity. Thus, while drafting an audio internship resume, candidates must specify the kind of job profile theyre interested in and would love to acquire exposure, to master the vital skills.

The Impact of Candidate Experience On Every Part of the Hiring Process

The Impact of Candidate Experience On Every Part of the Hiring ProcessHow a company treats its people theres power in this statement. Nearly 70 percent of candidates determine their expected future treatment by a company based on their candidate experience in the hiring process, according to a recent CareerBuilder survey.Candidates are on high-alert for red flags at every stage of your hiring process. And their ability to walk away at any moment defines the evolution of your hiring process. Every moment impacts the candidate experience which means you cant leave anything up to chance.The candidate experience impacts each step of the hiring process, but you can take these steps to improve it at every stageThe applicationThe job search is a tedious and time-consuming process to add atop applicants already demanding schedules. When your application process doesnt indicate your company respects what little time they have available, they simply drop out.Heres what drives candidates away during the application processUnnecessarily long or complicated applicationsMost candidates dont have hours to dedicate to applying to open roles. In fact, one-in-five respondents in CareerBuilders previously-mentioned survey give less than 10 minutes to job applications.This reinforces the balancing act many candidates perform on their job search. Theyre applying on lunch breaks, before or after work, when their families go to bed, and during any other small free moment of the day.Any redundancy between standard or mandatory information included in resumes and accompanying application materials and the actual application are generally viewed as a waste of applicants time.Poor mobile application experienceSmartphone ownership exploded to 77 percent of U.S. adult users in 2018, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. The increase in smartphone users consequently boosted mobile job searches and applications. In fact, promoting the job application process as mobile-friendly i ncreases the number of job applicants by 11.6 percent compared to those that arent mobile-friendly, according to research by Glassdoor.A negative candidate experience on mobile results in rapid dropout. In fact, one-in-five candidates in the CareerBuilder survey cited above stated they go just two to three pages on a mobile device before dropping out. Additionally, mobile job seekers successfully complete a whopping 53 percent fewer applications and take 80 percent longer to complete each application, according to Glassdoors Rise of the Mobile Devices in Job Search report.Improve the candidate application experience Be respectful of candidates circumstances by adding only the most critical elements to the application. Consider what you need to make an informed decision at this stage of the process and create a quick and simple application.Boost your response rate by promoting your application process as mobile-friendly on social media. For example, Apply from anywhere in just 10 min utes direct link to your career page.Also, implement efficient hiring technology into your process to create an easier mobile application experience. Be sure to offer quick assistance to resolve tech issues so candidates progress without wasting time. Keep application pages to a minimum and create an easy-to-access space for candidates to upload and save application materials.Mobile application processes are only a pro if youre enhancing the candidateexperience.Click To TweetInterview schedulingPost-application, when candidates are officially in your hiring process funnel, the candidate experience is mora personal. At this stage, when you reach out directly to schedule bewerberbewerbereinstellungsgesprchs, candidates begin to connect each movement forward with the effectiveness of your communication. As a matter of fact, the candidate experience during interview scheduling is directly impacted by how timely and personalized you make your messages.Heres what drives candidates away du ring the interview scheduling processFollow-up time between application and interview is too longIts a job seekers market and candidates expectations are soaring because of it. In fact, 43 percent of CareerBuilders respondents say they now have higher expectations for how employers will treat them as a candidate.Adding even more pressure to your hiring process, candidates are refusing to wait around to hear back from hiring pros. Instead, theyre looking for new opportunities. CareerBuilders respondents (55 percent) say theyll give up and move on if they havent heard from an employer within just two weeks of applying.Communication about next steps isnt clearCandidates value your consideration and respect. Even before they apply, 36 percent of candidates in CareerBuilders survey say they expect to speak directly to a companys hiring pro. Its no surprise the CareerBuilder report revealed 82 percent of candidates also expect employers to provide a clear timeline for the hiring process and keep them updated throughout the process.Improve the candidate interview scheduling experience Create a strategy that focuses on quick communication after receiving every application. This means following up with candidates even if you will not be advancing them through to the interview process.Fortunately, hiring technology makes effective and efficient communication easier than ever. Idibu, for example, has a besucherzahlen light feature which allows you to click a green, amber, or red light for each candidate application. If a candidate receives a green click, an automatic and personalized message is sent to them detailing your interest in their application.After advancing the most qualified candidates, use time-saving interview scheduling software to coordinate one-way or live video interviews to screen candidates. This decreases the time from application to scheduled interview and candidates feel empowered by being able to place themselves on your calendar.Give candidates a greater sense of control during the interview scheduling process by presenting them with clear, detailed timelines. Use this information to show theres progress and motion already in place. When changes occur, update candidates frequently to keep them in the know and invested in the process.Todays candidates demand respect a seamless interviewscheduling experience will give them just that.Click To TweetThe interviewOnce you have scheduled interviews, you typically set your sights on evaluating candidates for your open roles. However, theyre not the only ones who need to focus on making a positive impression.As a hiring pro, youre responsible for delivering a positive candidate experience through the interview. You are the first impression they receive from your organization. And its your job to ensure they get a sense of the culture as well as how well they align with your teams values and personality.Unfortunately, 65 percent of candidate respondents in LinkedIns recent report sa y that a bad interview experience makes them lose interest in the job. And chances are, if they lose interest in the job at this stage in the hiring process, theyre also going to lose interest in the company.Heres what drives candidates away during the interview processCandidates dont see hiring pros as valuable resourcesCandidates use various resources to research and prepare for interviews. Respondents in LinkedIns previously mentioned report say they gather information from your company website (53 percent), LinkedIn (38 percent), search engines (35 percent), and contacts at your company (32 percent).The trouble is, only one out of four of these sources of company information is in your complete control the company website. LinkedIn gives candidates access to current and former employees, possibly landing them on a disgruntled one, search engines reveal endless result possibilities, and you can only hope current employees consistently represent the company in a positive light.Exp ectations of candidates are loftyYou have high expectations of candidates. Youre searching for people with the power to elevate your organization. Focusing too heavily on these expectations, however, takes a toll on the experience candidates have in your hiring process. Many candidates are already overwhelmed by their seemingly endless job search. If you make them feel as though theyll never satisfy your demands, they are sure to abandon your hiring process.Unstructured interview processes add to the unease candidates feel when interviewing. And theyre less likely to feel confident they are being evaluated fairly against other candidates.Candidates dont grasp the cultureCandidates in the interview stage want more than to know their skills and qualifications are a match for the role. This late in the game, candidates (42 percent) look to see how theyll fit with a team, according to LinkedIns report.Candidates who cant grasp your culture during the interview stage second-guess their d ecision to move forward in the process. The stress of making a career move without feeling confident they belong has the power to destroy any former connections you made with candidates. Concerns of not belonging can cause candidates to abandon this, and any future opportunities with your company.The interviews are never-endingAn efficient hiring process ensures an impressive candidate experience. Efficiency isnt at the forefront if candidates feel your interview process requires the time commitment of a part-time job.On average, candidates in LinkedIns report experience three interviews and the vast majority (84 percent) say they are satisfied with this number. Requiring more than three interviews means candidates must incur large travel costs and, in the case of passive candidates, take off excessive amounts of work, burning their PTO.Improve the candidate interview experience Design a structured interview process and present yourself as the most valuable and trusted resource. Thi s ensures the candidate experience improves while you remain in control of the information they receive.Create branded video messages with tips to successfully complete your interview process or a step-by-step rundown of events and timelines. As you personalize the process with video, candidates feel a closer connection, further instilling trust and a positive experience.Give candidates a direct in-person experience with your culture, as well. Schedule office visits during interviews so they get a sense of how their personality aligns with potential future peers.Maintain your starting interview standards at three interviews. Decide from there if youre able to effectively assess candidates or if you need more information. If you need more information, determine if an additional interview is the most effective solution.Also, make live video interviews part of the interview process to decrease the number of in-person interviews. You have the benefit of assessing soft skills and making a personal connection with candidates. At the saatkorn time, they spend less time traveling and taking time from current jobs.Show candidates exactly what its like to work alongside your team during the interviewprocess.Click To TweetMaking the offerCandidates change jobs for any number of reasons. Its not a decision made on a whim. They take their career shift seriously, and as a result, candidates want their needs and expectations to be met from start to finish.Heres what drives candidates away during the offer stage of the hiring processThey dont see overarching positive changeCandidates seek career changes for various reasons. No matter their why, candidates look for the how throughout your hiring process. Especially during the offer stage, candidates want to see how your opportunity and company will positively impact their career.If an overarching positive change isnt clear, its possible candidates wont see the benefit of accepting your offer. According to LinkedIns report, for example, 45 percent of candidates consider a new opportunity because they want higher compensation. Your top choices can make it all the way to hearing your offer just to find out you cant meet their needs.Candidates may even accept your offer with hopes theyll see improvements from their previous role, like 37 percent of LinkedIns respondents looking for better skills and interests fit. Unfortunately, they could then get halfway through onboarding just to realize its not what they expected. In both cases, youre stuck back at the beginning of the hiring process, looking for better-qualified candidates.Improve the candidate offer-acceptance experience Prove your company provides powerful changes for current employees. Then, ask candidates direct questions regarding their career goals. For exampleDo you think this position aligns with your professional goals? In which ways?What skills or knowledge would you like to learn to make you better in your role?What are your future career goa ls and what do you need to achieve them?Once you understand what candidates need and expect, show how the company and in-house programs will help meet those goals. Its possible they can be met quickly through continuing education courses or mentorship opportunities. Or a flexible plan could be made for their five-year stretch goals. The key is to show how their positive candidate experience will carry into their employee experience and well into their future at your company.