Melissa Dobbins
Mar 21, 20191 min read
Tip of the week!
Be specific, specifying the wording and the answers or type of answers the organization is looking for in a...
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Melissa Dobbins
Mar 14, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Don't assume mental or cognitive impairments when someone has a physical disability
When interacting with anyone with a physical disability, treat them like...
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Melissa Dobbins
Mar 7, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Verify physical "must haves" for a job are REALLY must haves
For any physical requirement, have a clear reason why there is no alternative, otherwise you may be...
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Melissa Dobbins
Feb 28, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Avoid assuming genders of significant others in conversation
Applicants in the LGBTQ+ community will be forced to choose between two potentially uncomfortable options. Either they correct you....
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Melissa Dobbins
Feb 21, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Ask the interviewee if he or she prefers to keep the door open or closed
REASON: Not everyone is comfortable being in an enclosed, private environment (like an office with the door shut) with someone they don’t...
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Melissa Dobbins
Feb 14, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Choose a single, wheelchair accessible location for the interview
For people with physical disabilities, that scenario is not far from the truth
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Melissa Dobbins
Feb 7, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Not sure about a name or gender? Ask, don't guess
REASON: Names are not always straightforward. For example, candidates with different names on their email vs. their driver’s license, or...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jan 31, 20191 min read
Tip of the week: Remove (or define) business jargon in the hiring process
Using specific (and unnecessary) terminology may put some highly qualified applicants at a disadvantage because...
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Melissa Dobbins
Jan 24, 20192 min read
Tip of the week: Position the interviewee so their back is NOT to the door
The Momentum Conundrum “My boss says they want to be better with diversity and inclusion, but I can’t get my organization to actually do...
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