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4 Fair Chance Hiring Laws that Affect Job Descriptions

Ongig

These so-called ‘ban the box’ laws seek to give formerly incarcerated people a fair chance at applying for (and being hired for) jobs. When writing job descriptions, it’s important to know about your legal duties and risks. How the laws affect writing jobs descriptions. IMPACT ON JOB DESCRIPTIONS.

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4 Tips To Eliminate Job Description Gender Bias and Improve Your Hiring

Vervoe

Yet, an organization cannot achieve diversity if its job descriptions don’t set them up for success. Language significantly impacts whether or not a job seeker identifies with a role, which influences whether or not they apply — particularly for female job seekers. Gender-biased vs. gender-neutral job descriptions.

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7 Controversial Stories About Job Descriptions [With Key Learnings]

Ongig

Job descriptions are in the news lately. I went back a few years to find stories related to controversial job postings. New Jersey Schools Authority Made Up Job Descriptions for People it Already Hired. You should filter all job descriptions for bias. December 2014. 2014 to 2019.

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6 Ways to Avoid Age Bias in Your Job Descriptions

Ongig

Age bias in the workplace can start with your job descriptions/job postings. Here are 6 ways to avoid age bias in your job descriptions: 1. Tip: Instead of Digital Native, your job description should spell out the skills you need (familiarity with video games). Words like “young” are problematic.

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Why You Should Infuse your Employer Brand in the Candidate Experience

Rally Recruitment Marketing

This is my view of the candidate experience today, but when I started out in this space in 2014, I was taught a number of things about candidate experience and candidate journey that over time I realized was wrong. Stage 3: Screening and interviewing The next stage in the candidate experience is screening and interviewing.

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How To Transform your Organization Through Strategic Goal Alignment

ClearCompany Recruiting

This article on goal alignment and employee engagement was originally published in February 2014. Knowing what tasks your candidate will perform helps you identify the specific skills new hires will need on the job. Bonus Material: Ensure your job descriptions are compliant with our checklist.

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Uncubed Approved: Shopify’s Career Page

Uncubed

The drop-down has this info too, in three parts: The Life Story interview , The Process , and Hiring FAQs. In concert, they provide a sturdy overview of how candidates are evaluated, the steps in the interview/hiring process, and little ways to prep. Is there a job for me? What can I expect in the hiring process?