Rachel May @ LRDGNov 19, 20213 min4 Simple Strategies for Escaping Employer BiasIf you’ve been job-hunting for a while, you’ve probably heard many tips avoiding the dreaded hiring bias.
Rachel May @ LRDGNov 16, 20214 min5 Best Online Job-Hunting Practices to Safeguard You Against Employer BiasYou can diminish your chances of being a victim of bias by simply cultivating a few best practices when job hunting online.
Rachel May @ LRDGSep 29, 20214 min4 Best Ways to Cope with the Stigma of Mental Illness in the WorkplaceAccording to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20.6% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2019 (51.5 million people). If you
Rachel May @ LRDGSep 18, 20213 min3 Top Strategies for Hiring New Grads Who Perfectly Fit the Job If you’re an employer or HR professional, you’re probably used to sorting through many resumes from new graduates.
Rachel May @ LRDGSep 15, 20213 min5 Best Ways to Avoid Hiring Bias as an EmployerDid you know bias in the recruiting process also exposes companies to legal risk, with possible charges of workplace discrimination?
Rachel May @ LRDGJul 28, 20213 min3 Top Strategies for Finding a Job When You Have a DisabilityDo you feel anxious about how to find a job that makes you happy while living with a disability? Research suggests there are valid...
Rachel May @ LRDGJul 1, 20213 minAs a Plus-Size Job Seeker: 4 Top Tips to Avoid BiasIf you’re a plus-sized person looking for a job, “lazy” is probably the last label you’d ever want to receive. After all, weight makes no...
Rachel May @ LRDGJun 16, 20213 min4 of the Best Alternatives to the Traditional Job Interview ProcessHave you ever suspected a potential employer of bias against you because of your looks, your age, your gender, or your sexual...
Rachel May @ LRDGMay 26, 20212 min3 Top Ways to Minimize Ethnic and Racial Discrimination in the Job Hunting ProcessWhen we think of racism in the hiring process, we often think of overt discrimination, such as being rejected for a job interview or job...
Rachel May @ LRDGMay 20, 20213 min4 Best Ways to Overcome Ageism in the Hiring ProcessHave you ever suspected ageism, meaning bias against job seekers because of their age, exists in the hiring process? You’re not alone....
Rachel May @ LRDGMay 12, 20213 min5 of the Most Significant Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Improving the Objectivity of HiringHave you ever suspected an interviewer or future employer was biased against you because of your gender, your sexual orientation, race,...
Rachel May @ LRDGApr 28, 20213 min3 Top Reasons Why You're Rejected Before the Interview Even Starts—and How to Avoid This HappeningHave you ever felt like a job interviewer had rejected you as a candidate before the interview even started? This Reddit user is still...
Rachel May @ LRDGApr 14, 20213 min3 Best Ways to Find a Job Without Using a RecruiterHave you ever used a recruiter when finding a job and come away not only still without a job, but also more exasperated than ever with...
Rachel May @ LRDGMar 31, 20214 min3 Top Ways to Overcome Subjective Evaluations in the Hiring Process and Get the Job You WantOne of the most frustrating aspects of creating a resume or answering interview questions is tailoring the content to your prospective...
Chris O. @LRDGMar 24, 20213 minEqual Opportunities: Turn racial bias on it’s head and get the job you deservePressure makes diamonds To get ahead in the workforce, one has to be very diligent in making the proverbial “lemonade out of lemons”. It...
Chris O. @LRDGMar 9, 20215 minBias & The Job Search: What can you do as a visible minorityThere’s no easy way to say this. For visible minorities, hiring bias is a tale almost as old as time itself. It’s no secret that...
Rachel May @ LRDGFeb 23, 20213 min5 Ways to Avoid Being Judged by Your Appearance at a Job InterviewHave you ever suspected attractive people have an easier time during the job search? A quick search of the research literature backs this...
Rachel May @ LRDGFeb 16, 20213 min5 Top Ways for LGBTQ Individuals to Avoid Hiring BiasSadly, despite progress towards inclusivity, LGBTQ individuals can still often be the victims of hiring bias. One study found that LGBT...
Rachel May @ LRDGFeb 9, 20213 min5 Best Strategies for Overcoming Employer Bias Against New GraduatesAre employers biased against new graduates? A recent study has found a gap between college students’ perceptions of whether they are...
Rachel May @ LRDGFeb 3, 20213 min5 Top Ways to Avoid Racial Bias in the Job Interview ProcessDid you know racial discrimination is sadly all-too-common during job interviews? Medium reports that many interviewers ask...