4 Simple Strategies for Escaping Employer Bias
If you’ve been job-hunting for a while, you’ve probably heard many tips avoiding the dreaded hiring bias.
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Rachel May @ LRDG
- Nov 15, 2021
- 4 min
5 Best Online Job-Hunting Practices to Safeguard You Against Employer Bias
You can diminish your chances of being a victim of bias by simply cultivating a few best practices when job hunting online.
Rachel May @ LRDG
- Sep 28, 2021
- 4 min
4 Best Ways to Cope with the Stigma of Mental Illness in the Workplace
According 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 @ LRDG
- Sep 17, 2021
- 3 min
3 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 @ LRDG
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
5 Best Ways to Avoid Hiring Bias as an Employer
Did you know bias in the recruiting process also exposes companies to legal risk, with possible charges of workplace discrimination?
Rachel May @ LRDG
- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
3 Top Strategies for Finding a Job When You Have a Disability
Do 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 @ LRDG
- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
As a Plus-Size Job Seeker: 4 Top Tips to Avoid Bias
If 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 @ LRDG
- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
4 of the Best Alternatives to the Traditional Job Interview Process
Have you ever suspected a potential employer of bias against you because of your looks, your age, your gender, or your sexual...
Rachel May @ LRDG
- May 25, 2021
- 2 min
3 Top Ways to Minimize Ethnic and Racial Discrimination in the Job Hunting Process
When 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 @ LRDG
- May 19, 2021
- 3 min
4 Best Ways to Overcome Ageism in the Hiring Process
Have you ever suspected ageism, meaning bias against job seekers because of their age, exists in the hiring process? You’re not alone....
Rachel May @ LRDG
- May 11, 2021
- 3 min
5 of the Most Significant Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Improving the Objectivity of Hiring
Have you ever suspected an interviewer or future employer was biased against you because of your gender, your sexual orientation, race,...
Rachel May @ LRDG
- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
3 Top Reasons Why You're Rejected Before the Interview Even Starts—and How to Avoid This Happening
Have 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 @ LRDG
- Apr 14, 2021
- 3 min
3 Best Ways to Find a Job Without Using a Recruiter
Have 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 @ LRDG
- Mar 31, 2021
- 4 min
3 Top Ways to Overcome Subjective Evaluations in the Hiring Process and Get the Job You Want
One of the most frustrating aspects of creating a resume or answering interview questions is tailoring the content to your prospective...
Chris O. @LRDG
- Mar 24, 2021
- 3 min
Equal Opportunities: Turn racial bias on it’s head and get the job you deserve
Pressure 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. @LRDG
- Mar 9, 2021
- 5 min
Bias & The Job Search: What can you do as a visible minority
There’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 @ LRDG
- Feb 23, 2021
- 3 min
5 Ways to Avoid Being Judged by Your Appearance at a Job Interview
Have you ever suspected attractive people have an easier time during the job search? A quick search of the research literature backs this...
Rachel May @ LRDG
- Feb 16, 2021
- 3 min
5 Top Ways for LGBTQ Individuals to Avoid Hiring Bias
Sadly, despite progress towards inclusivity, LGBTQ individuals can still often be the victims of hiring bias. One study found that LGBT...
Rachel May @ LRDG
- Feb 9, 2021
- 3 min
5 Best Strategies for Overcoming Employer Bias Against New Graduates
Are employers biased against new graduates? A recent study has found a gap between college students’ perceptions of whether they are...
Rachel May @ LRDG
- Feb 3, 2021
- 3 min
5 Top Ways to Avoid Racial Bias in the Job Interview Process
Did you know racial discrimination is sadly all-too-common during job interviews? Medium reports that many interviewers ask...