“One of the first and most important lessons I teach people new to Talent Acquisition is how important it is to say no,” said Jim D’Amico...

Microaggressions are all those little (and not so little) actions and comments that erode an inclusive and welcoming culture. They are...

Push the boundaries of the claims to see if the vendor is willing to admit that they do not solve every problem and can pivot to focus on...

Five culprits of confusion for minimum ‘must have requirements’ on a job The first step to qualifying candidates for a job is to check...

“And I know that we can be so amazing And being in your life is gonna change me And now I can see every single possibility…” Michael...

Building a safe, inclusive work environment is often easier said then done. And for some, finding a place to start can feel daunting,...

While a rose by any other name still smells sweet, when it comes to jobs a name and description could be the difference between...

Science fiction has been trying to warn us for years that we are heading down a dangerous path. 2001, a Space Odyssey, The Matrix, I...

Are your job descriptions inclusive? Sometimes, simply rewording them around the goal of the job can greatly improve diversity.

“Why” is a common theme on the career.place blog . “Why” is the trick to refining job requirements and identifying transferable skills ....

One of life’s most consistent, persistent, and common lessons is a variation of ‘practice makes perfect.’ From the time we are children...

Before candidates decide if they are going to click apply, before they grow excited reading the job description, before their interest is...

“The talk.” A phrase that usually evokes an immediate response. Often it brings up memories of that very awkward conversation with a...

Of all the facets and demographic ‘buckets’ of humanity that we address and engage through diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging...

How deep do biases go? Some, like gender norms, are so ingrained in our culture, we don't realize we are conforming. What can we do to stop?

As part of their effort to plan 2020 content, the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), a nonprofit consortium dedicated to...

For many candidates, job descriptions are the first window into an organization – it is where they first taste what the organization is...

DEI impact does not stop when a candidate is hired. I know what you’re thinking – of course that’s true, especially as most of the...

Resumes. One little document that serves to capture a professional lifetime of achievement and experience. With six seconds review time...

How many great candidates did I trash due to this 6 second review? How many rock stars were lingering in that “no” pile that I never got...

On the surface, the concept of equity in candidate interviews is straight forward – provide everyone with the same inclusive experience...

“Yes, and …” This is one of the fundamental pillars of improv, the origin of so many of our greatest comedic personalities. Improv, short...

Unconscious Bias. This conspicuous concept in the circles of Diversity argues that our bias-driven choices and actions are, in large...

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...

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...

When it comes to screening candidates against requirements, psychometric assessments can be a powerful tool. An assessment can tell you...

Ditch the keywords, put in the time to truly evaluate the assessments, and replace the screener calls with a standard, consistent process...

There are many great candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences that are great for your job. The trick is to include them....

“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...

Are employers responsible for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based employment decisions under Title VII (i.e. the equal employment...

“This candidate is great and is only asking for 70% of what everyone else on the team makes – what a deal!” “If I promote that person...

You are ready to hire. The job post goes out and the candidates flood in. Dozens or hundreds of candidates pile up demanding your...

“What is the difference between diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging?” A common question for those new to the D&I conversation,...

DEI Initiatives are only as good as the changes they drive. Great DEI initiatives have a measurable and sustainable impact on employee...

DEI Initiatives are only as good as the changes they drive. Great DEI initiatives have a measurable and sustainable impact on employee...

“As I work to set up my diversity goals, how can I measure an increase in diversity of applicants when I don’t actually know if they are...

If there is one impression to take away from the thousands and thousands of words across the career.place trainings and blogs and...

We love technology. Whether at home or at work, technology makes our lives easier by helping us make decisions and just do things faster....

Imagine what it would have been like if the first math class you ever took introduced calculus or the first science class jumped into...

The 2020 presidential debate… It has been described in many colorful ways by many people across the political spectrum and beyond....