

Interviewing the interviewer: the first step to a compelling job description
Spending some time asking the right questions will get the hiring manager to think more thoroughly about what they really need, while...
Melissa Dobbins
Sep 16, 20194 min read
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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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A cat, a ladybug, and a life lesson
Try not to worry about what you are going to say next or how your words are being perceived, and instead pay attention to the others.
Melissa Dobbins
Sep 9, 20192 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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CEO Melissa Dobbins to present at CBSHRM 2019
"I want to give HR Professionals the tools needed to bring a more diverse and inclusive team to their companies.”
Blaine Phelps
Sep 2, 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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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
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 26, 20196 min read
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Inclusive Hiring Practices for Veterans
This webinar goes through various scenarios and possible misunderstandings that may occur - a must watch for...
Blaine Phelps
Aug 22, 20191 min read
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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...
Melissa Dobbins
Aug 19, 20193 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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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…
Sally Doan
Aug 12, 20193 min read
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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
Blaine Phelps
Aug 9, 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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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...
Blaine Phelps
Jul 31, 20191 min read
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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...
Melissa Dobbins
Jul 29, 20195 min read
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