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Fortune 500 Job Descriptions Are Still Biased Toward Men. That Needs to Change.

The Staffing Stream

And one of the most common expressions of this kind of slant in the hiring process is through language: If organizations use biased language or a biased tone in their job descriptions, for instance, they are unlikely to attract female candidates. Biased job descriptions tend to include a large number of male-coded words.

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Barriers that keep neurodiverse applicants out of the workforce

Leoforce

One of the more obvious culprits that create obstacles for neurodiverse applicants is inefficient recruiting and screening methods. Neurodiverse people’s “spiky profiles” are not considered in job descriptions. Common barriers for the neurodivergent . Inefficient recruiting methods.

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The Power of Subtraction in Your Hiring Process

Talvista

Filled to the brim with everything you might need, you discover that your suitcase is much too full and exceeds the permissible weight of the airlines. A great example of excess can be found in job descriptions. . With so many details present, it can be difficult to remain focused and screen for core job criteria.

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You’ve Taken the First Step in Skills-Based Hiring. What Comes Next?

Linkedin Talent Blog

With a detailed taxonomy in place, you can create more accurate job descriptions. Grads of Life, for instance, advises companies on how to rewrite job descriptions with the appropriate competency requirements. Advances in AI are expected to make the process of rewriting job descriptions easier over time.

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Barriers that keep neurodiverse applicants out of the workforce

Leoforce

One of the more obvious culprits that create obstacles for neurodiverse applicants is inefficient recruiting and screening methods. Neurodiverse people’s “spiky profiles” are not considered in job descriptions. Common barriers for the neurodivergent . Inefficient recruiting methods.

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Weave “Why” Into the Hiring Process, Or Don’t Bother Recruiting!

ExactHire Recruiting

Apple, Southwest Airlines) focus on how clarity around their why inevitably drove customer acquisition and retention. In the book, Sinek shared how former Southwest Airlines CEO, Herb Kelleher, championed this belief with the culture he fostered in his organization. Here are some tips for incorporating why into your job descriptions.

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How to Create an Ideal Candidate Experience With AI

Eightfold

based employees, 74 percent of respondents considered applying for a role in the past 18 months but stopped short either due to not feeling qualified or because the job description was too vague. . Candidates won’t apply to jobs if they don’t feel qualified. Scheduling. AI can automatically schedule interviews.