Up, up, down, down, left, right, … keeping it fair in hiring
In the 1980s there was a beloved secret among Nintendo game enthusiasts called the Konami Code. With this code you could unlock all sorts...
Melissa Dobbins
Nov 15, 20234 min read
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Look beyond the job to select ‘The One’
When it comes to hiring, there are those times when all the stars align and that single, perfect candidate pops out as the obvious and...
Melissa Dobbins
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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From movies to HR, the reveal is everything
How many times did we ‘not see that coming’ after we hired someone that fit the vision of the job but didn’t succeed? How many more did...
Melissa Dobbins
Oct 27, 20233 min read
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Finding the talent gold – The three factors of effective candidate interviews
Competition is all about finding the best – those that earn their place at the top of the podium clasping gold. Great competitions are...
Melissa Dobbins
Oct 24, 20235 min read
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Assessments 101 – differentiating good assessments from bad
When it comes to screening candidates against requirements, psychometric assessments can be a powerful tool. An assessment can tell you...
Melissa Dobbins
Oct 18, 20235 min read
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Four reasons why applicant screening processes don’t work
Ditch the keywords, put in the time to truly evaluate the assessments, and replace the screener calls with a standard, consistent process...
Melissa Dobbins
Oct 4, 20234 min read
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Distinguishing the good, the bad, and the detrimental – selecting DEI consultants
Not all DEI consultants are good for your organization. And some are just bad. A great consultant will empower your organization, helping...
Melissa Dobbins
Sep 27, 20234 min read
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The power of WHY - refining requirements to find true needs
There are many great candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences that are great for your job. The trick is to include them....
Melissa Dobbins
Sep 20, 20234 min read
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The shared secret of great candidate interviews and buying cars – test drive
What do you do if you’re not sure if your candidate interview questions are excellent or just ‘lemons’? Test drive!
Melissa Dobbins
Sep 13, 20234 min read
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How to measure for future potential when hiring
Future potential. How often have you been asked to search for it and prize it in future employees? How often has it made it into mantras...
Melissa Dobbins
Sep 6, 20237 min read
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A Tale of an ATS implementation gone right – lessons learned
‘Applicant Tracking System (ATS) implementation’. It is a phrase that is not often said with excitement or enthusiasm (unless by an ATS...
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 30, 20235 min read
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Beyond the Tech - Techniques for testing vendor alignment
When selecting the right technologies for your hiring process, there are two main components to consider: the technology and the vendor....
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 23, 20236 min read
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Diversifying your workforce starts at the source ... maybe
Diversifying your workforce starts at the source… maybe. Here’s how to discover if your D&I goals are being hindered at the source. It’s...
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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Great processes require great feedback
Superstar athletes were not amazing the first time they walked onto the field. A-list actors did not draw tears the first time the took...
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 9, 20234 min read
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Techniques for giving difficult DEI / microaggression feedback
“How do I tell the person that what they said or did was offensive?" Here are tips for difficult DEI / Microaggression conversations.
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 2, 20236 min read
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Six steps to speedy time to fill without sacrificing quality
In the frenzied scramble for talent, ‘Time to Fill’ or equivalent speed-based hiring metrics, has taken center stage. Often understaffed...
Melissa Dobbins
Jul 26, 20236 min read
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Recipe for Proof Pudding – measuring candidate requirements
Minimal ‘must have’ requirements – the gates to the job. These requirements separate true job candidates from the rest of the population....
Melissa Dobbins
Jul 19, 20234 min read
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Using career paths as a great equalizer
“I don’t care what color you are or your gender or age. I just care that you are the right person for the job.” When it comes to hiring...
Melissa Dobbins
Jun 28, 20235 min read
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion – going beyond Pride month
June, the month of Pride. Vibrant colors decorate logos, marketing campaigns, and advertisements; the rainbow marking solidarity and...
Melissa Dobbins
Jun 14, 20234 min read
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Artificial Intelligence, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws, and employer responsibility
Are employers responsible for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based employment decisions under Title VII (i.e. the equal employment...
Melissa Dobbins
Jun 7, 20236 min read
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