Tip of the week: "I can't talk about it" is a valid answer
When a candidate says “I can’t talk about it”, rather than push the candidate or dismiss them, switch from ‘what have you done’ to....
Melissa Dobbins
Sep 12, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week: Qualifying for a job rarely includes a candidate's style
Choice of clothing, make-up, hair, tattoos, etc. is influenced by a variety of reasons and interpreted through our own biased lenses.
Melissa Dobbins
Sep 5, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week: "Overqualified" is not a thing
“Overqualified” is not a real thing. Behind the “overqualified” excuse usually lurks biases and/or fears such as Ageism, an assumption...
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 29, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week: Do not confuse interview experience with experience
The ability to interview is not synonymous with the ability of the interviewee. Some candidates may be completely inexperienced with intervi
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 15, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week: Beware of analogies in interview questions
When asking questions, avoid relying on analogies to convey critical information or emotion as they can bias responses based on someone’s...
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 8, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week: Sir/Ma'am is not a sign of 'too formal'
Before assuming that a candidate won’t fit with a culture because of signs of formality like “Sir” / Ma’am”, evaluate the true culture fit..
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 1, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week: Showcase the authentic diversity of the team and organization
Showcasing diversity during interviews is fantastic, but it must be authentic diversity, full of people relevant to the experience
Melissa Dobbins
Jul 18, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week: For years of experience requirements only use one number
This is a form of ageism – leaving out applicants with more years to accumulate more experience.
Melissa Dobbins
Jul 11, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week: Be aware of and accommodate for major holidays
Being aware of all major holidays and accommodating for them whenever possible is a great way to show the organization is both knowledgeable
Melissa Dobbins
Jun 27, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week!
What happens if someone’s religious beliefs or dietary restrictions keeps them from being able to eat at that restaurant or how...
Melissa Dobbins
Jun 20, 20191 min read
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Tip of the Week!
Don’t touch… hair, clothes, bellies, wheelchairs, prosthetics, etc.
Melissa Dobbins
Jun 6, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week!
Don't judge a candidate if they have eye contact or not - especially if eye contact is not required to do the job!
Melissa Dobbins
May 30, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week!
The ‘gender pay gap’ and other demographic differences in compensation is a well-known phenomenon. These gaps are not just unfair and bad...
Melissa Dobbins
May 23, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week!
“Where are you from?” While for the majority of jobs you should avoid the question (as it can lead to bias and liability), it does often....
Melissa Dobbins
May 16, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week!
Consider this – how many people don’t see color, or race, or a disability? To say otherwise is...
Melissa Dobbins
May 9, 20191 min read
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Tip of the Week!
Giving candidates clear direction (with plenty of time) on the dress code not only reduces this...
Melissa Dobbins
Apr 25, 20191 min read
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Tip of the Week!
Even better, return the favor and ask them how they would like to be addressed, which shows respect and...
Melissa Dobbins
Apr 18, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week!
References like that add no value to the conversation and serve to alienate the person...
Melissa Dobbins
Apr 11, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week!
For example, organizations that describe their culture with happy hours and holiday parties may...
Melissa Dobbins
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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Tip of the week!
To avoid putting candidates in a position where they either must disclose something they don’t want to...
Melissa Dobbins
Mar 28, 20191 min read
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