How to prioritize what really matters when hiring
Prioritization – it’s one of those terms that is often seen as synonymous with ‘compromise’. And when you hear ‘prioritize’ you may think...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Feb 9, 2022
- 5 min
Inclusive benefits: fueling the competitive edge and DEI in hiring
“How can we create more inclusive benefits packages?” It’s a common question, especially now as competition to attract, engage, and...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Dec 16, 2020
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Don't call candidates or jobs "diverse"
Reason: Calling candidates or jobs “diverse” has two problems. First, “diverse” is not synonymous with minority or a specific...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Don't have an answer - ask instead
Reason: Unfortunately, we don’t always have all the answers to candidate questions, including when it comes to diversity, inclusion,...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
Tip of the week: If using gifts, select those that are universal and neutral
Reason: Parting gifts are a wonderful touch to an engaging candidate experience, unless those gifts give a very clear message of “I don’t...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Nov 18, 2020
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Pay no attention to the room behind the candidate
Reason: It used to be common advice – when attending a video interview, make sure you are dressed appropriately, and the background is...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Go beyond diversity statements to showcase DEI action
Reason: Diversity statements are plentiful. Unfortunately, many linger in the words giving candidates the impression that they are...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Nov 4, 2020
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Use engaging, informative job descriptions
Reason: engaging, informative job descriptions attract and excite all those who would thrive in the position, including those who may not...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Dec 19, 2019
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Raise awareness for all marginalized groups continuously and with action
Awareness across all marginalized groups is more than just semi-annual training and a few friendly phrases. It requires continuous reinforce
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Melissa Dobbins
- Dec 12, 2019
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Prepare a pre-interview message
Prepare a communication plan to ensure no candidate is at a disadvantage by not getting important information, especially those with...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Dec 5, 2019
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Don't forget to schedule the 'thank you and goodbye' at the end of the interview
This ten-minute conversation is a good time to thank the candidate for their time, get feedback on their experience and...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Nov 21, 2019
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Designate a single point of contact for your candidates
Designate and communicate a single point-of-contact for all questions so candidates are not left blasting out emails to everyone, or worse,
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Melissa Dobbins
- Nov 14, 2019
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Establish and communicate candidate-driven change requests for the hiring process
Define and communicate a change request process so candidates know what to do and that you understand...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Nov 7, 2019
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Be deliberate with background checks
Many background reports do not distinguish between the small possession charge from twenty years ago and murder, at least not...
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Melissa Dobbins
- Oct 31, 2019
- 1 min
Tip of the week: Train the interviewers
Consider making a variety of materials available to refresh rules and best practices - from short-format blogs to video clips, to a full...
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