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Arushi Shah

Arushi Shah

People and Talent Partner

87 articles

Arushi Shah runs day-to-day talent acquisition and candidate experience at Testlify. She writes on interviewing, structured hiring, and giving candidates a fair, fast process.

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Types of interviews: A complete HR guide

Types of interviews: A complete HR guide

Discover the different types of interviews in HRM, their formats, best practices, and key strategies to assess candidates effectively for better hiring decisions.

11 min read
What are personality hires and signs you might be making one

What are personality hires and signs you might be making one

Learn the pros and cons of personality hires, when they work, when they don’t, and how to balance personality with skills for better hiring decisions.

14 min read
Accurate Staffing: How to Improve Hiring Accuracy and Avoid Costly Bad Hires

Accurate Staffing: How to Improve Hiring Accuracy and Avoid Costly Bad Hires

Inaccurate hiring affects business growth. Discover the true cost of a bad hire and how to achieve accurate staffing.

12 min read
9-box matrix: what it is, the nine boxes and how to use it

9-box matrix: what it is, the nine boxes and how to use it

A practical guide to the 9-box matrix: what each box means, how to run a fair talent review, how to judge potential and which tools to try.

16 min read
HR initiatives: 12 examples that work and how to run them

HR initiatives: 12 examples that work and how to run them

Twelve HR initiatives with the problem each one solves and the metric to watch, plus how to choose, launch and measure them this year.

14 min read
What is e recruitment? Types, process, pros and cons in 2026

What is e recruitment? Types, process, pros and cons in 2026

A plain guide to e recruitment: how online hiring works, its main types, pros and cons, and how to keep it fair and fraud-resistant in 2026.

14 min read
Hiring process checklist: 12 steps from request to day 90

Hiring process checklist: 12 steps from request to day 90

A 12-step hiring process checklist with an owner and deadline for each step, compliance checks, metrics and a template you can copy today.

16 min read
Internships in Talent Acquisition: A 2026 Strategy Guide

Internships in Talent Acquisition: A 2026 Strategy Guide

Internships play a key role in talent acquisition strategies, providing hands-on experience. Learn to leverage them for a stronger talent pipeline.

10 min read
Mass recruitment: how to hire at volume without losing quality

Mass recruitment: how to hire at volume without losing quality

A practical guide to mass recruitment: when to use it, a 7-step process that holds up at volume, the metrics to track and how to stay fair.

15 min read
What is 360 recruitment? A guide for recruiters and TA teams

What is 360 recruitment? A guide for recruiters and TA teams

360 recruitment puts one recruiter in charge of a hire from intake to onboarding. See the stages, 360 vs 180, and when the model fits.

12 min read
What is first impression bias in hiring and how can you avoid it?

What is first impression bias in hiring and how can you avoid it?

First impression bias can skew hiring decisions based on initial perceptions. Discover strategies to recognize and mitigate this bias for more objective candidate evaluations.

10 min read
Skills Over Degrees: Why Skills-Based Hiring Works in 2026

Skills Over Degrees: Why Skills-Based Hiring Works in 2026

Prioritizing candidates’ skills over degrees can enhance hiring outcomes. Discover key reasons, including better job performance, diverse talent pools, and adaptability in evolving roles.

16 min read
Inappropriate interview questions to avoid in 2026

Inappropriate interview questions to avoid in 2026

Ensure a respectful, fair interview process by avoiding inappropriate questions that could lead to discomfort or legal issues.

11 min read
Legal considerations in recruitment compliance tips for 2026

Legal considerations in recruitment compliance tips for 2026

A stage-by-stage guide to the hiring rules in force in 2026, from job postings and AI screening laws to background checks and records.

14 min read
7 Candidate Sourcing Strategies That Work in 2026

7 Candidate Sourcing Strategies That Work in 2026

Discover the most effective candidate sourcing strategies of 2026, from AI-powered sourcing to building DEI pipelines, and promoting internal mobility

16 min read

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