

Melissa Dobbins
Aug 29, 20191 min read
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...
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Melissa Dobbins
Aug 26, 20196 min read
The secret to evaluating true culture fit
Finding candidates with a true culture fit will lead to employees that are aligned with the organization mission, are driven by the same val
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Blaine Phelps
Aug 22, 20191 min read
Inclusive Hiring Practices for Veterans
This webinar goes through various scenarios and possible misunderstandings that may occur - a must watch for...
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Melissa Dobbins
Aug 19, 20193 min read
Diversity doesn't have to start at the top
Many industries and/or roles suffer from a common diversity challenge – missing or greatly under-represented demographics within their...
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Melissa Dobbins
Aug 15, 20191 min read
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
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Sally Doan
Aug 12, 20193 min read
An Applicants Perspective on Applying
For us, the quick apply process is something we prefer for roles meant for quick cash and to pass the time…
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Blaine Phelps
Aug 9, 20191 min read
Career.Place and Bradley-Morris Partner to Help Hire Veterans
“Inclusive Hiring Practices for Veteran Candidates” class will cover many common issues and how they can be solved
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Melissa Dobbins
Aug 8, 20191 min read
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...
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Melissa Dobbins
Aug 1, 20191 min read
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..
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Blaine Phelps
Jul 31, 20191 min read
Job Boards, Career Pages, & Accessibility
Current career.place data shows averages of less than 5% of candidates from traditional job boards have disabilities, though according to...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jul 29, 20195 min read
Five questions to ask when creating minimum ‘must have’ job requirements
Minimum ‘must have’ requirements are those skills, knowledge, experiences, traits, and abilities that candidates must have in order to do...
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Blaine Phelps
Jul 18, 20191 min read
The Art of Selecting Assessments
Choosing assessments AND their provider can be a daunting task - but not if you use the simple step-by-step process defined in this...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jul 18, 20191 min read
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
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Melissa Dobbins
Jul 15, 20192 min read
Assessments don't lie, but people do!
When used correctly, good assessments can give far more insight than an individual telling you how great they are. Though sometimes the...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jul 11, 20191 min read
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.
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Blaine Phelps
Jul 10, 20191 min read
Navigating the Path to Diversity in Hiring
The hiring process is where diversity starts, and the description of the job (i.e. requirements, tasks, summary, etc.) ALL contribute to...
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Robert Hudson
Jul 8, 20192 min read
This time, the Ghosts are real!
Not only will a short evaluation process cut down on Ghost candidates, it also helps push reliable candidates that want the job to...
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Blaine Phelps
Jul 1, 20192 min read
Career.Place & Corvirtus Offer Webinar "The Art of Selecting Pre-Hire Assessments"
With the right assessments, you can objectively identify the best talent for your positions while mitigating the biases that lead...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jul 1, 20194 min read
My brain is what gender?
The social constructs of what it is to have a female or male brain (i.e. to act like a man or a woman) result in inaccurate biases for...
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Blaine Phelps
Jun 27, 20191 min read
Inclusive Hiring Practices for Candidates with Disabilities Webinar
An introduction webinar on how best to be inclusive when hiring candidates with disabilities showcasing many common issues and solutions...
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