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5 Examples of Racial Bias in Hiring

Ongig

They include racial bias in job descriptions, candidate screening, interviewing, job offers, and background checks. Racial Bias in Job Descriptions. Racial bias in hiring starts with the job description. Even if it is unconscious, many companies have job descriptions with racial bias.

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Generational Recruiting: Know Your Audience 

Recruiting Daily

Recruiting Gen Z Gen Z includes individuals born between 1997 and 2012, and though many are just beginning to enter the workforce, this segment will balloon over the next few years. Many within this generation value faster interview processes and frequent check-ins.

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Eight Killer Staffing Resolutions For 2012

Staffing Talk

For example, as 2012 dawns, some staffing firms are still struggling to work their way out of the recession — while others say business is booming. Do they interview candidates quickly? The trick is to combine high volume with high quality – something Chie says is a key focus for his firm moving into 2012. “We

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Five Ways to Ensure Your Hiring Practice is Fair and Effective

SmartRecruiters

Language in job descriptions. Did you know you can create a more inclusive workforce even before a candidate comes in to interview? Whether intentionally or not, certain job descriptions can turn away applicants with the implications of their verbiage. Rockstar” is another buzzword in hiring these days.

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My Take On The 2012 Recruiting Tech Startup Competition

Staffing Talk

The user interface is sleek and easy to use, featuring one-click apply and on-the-spot interviewing. Category: Job Board. Why I love it: OnGig is no ordinary job board, and its job listings go beyond the traditional job description. Which innovative products are you loving?

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4 Recruiting Hacks That Will Get You the Best Candidates Every Time

Recruiting Blogs

With the recovery of the United States economy unfolding at a solid pace, the scales of the job market have tipped in favor of candidates. From about 2008 to 2012, the American job marketplace was paradise for employers due to the sheer availability of qualified candidates; however, that is no longer the case.

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Helpful Tips for Crafting Effective Job Descriptions

JWT Inside

Writing effective job descriptions can seem like a daunting task, but in reality, it’s an opportunity to showcase your organization and gain the best candidates possible. To help make your next job description top notch, we’ve put together some key points and considerations for you to keep in mind: Make the Job Easy to Find.