How a stay-at-home mom built her resume using lived experience | Build a "people-first" culture to retain employees | Survey: Most job candidates aren't being honest
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How a stay-at-home mom built her resume using lived experience A full-time mom could have resume gaps, but that doesn't mean she can't use the skills she's gained to buff her resume and use her experiences to get a job. Workplace consultant Diya Khanna says volunteer work, skills, training and a personal narrative can be used on a resume in lieu of specific job titles. The Seattle Times (tiered subscription model) (10/22)Hiring bias kicks in as soon as candidates open their mouth A recent study found people can accurately detect the socioeconomic status of another person after just a few seconds of speaking with them. The study involved a look at hiring practices and found candidates who spoke in ways that were perceived as coming from a higher social standing were deemed by hiring managers to be stronger candidates for jobs -- regardless of their other skills or qualifications. Yale University (10/21)
Hire Smart
Build a "people-first" culture to retain employees A workplace culture built on transparency, diversity and making employees feel truly valued is the key to minimizing employee turnover and keeping talented staff from jumping ship, according to a group of 10 female human resources executives. Faye Tylee, global head of human resources at Avaya, suggests creating a "people-first" environment where staff experience purpose, connection, trust, learning and gratitude. Entrepreneur online (10/17)Survey: Most job candidates aren't being honest Roughly 85% of job candidates say they exaggerate their skills and proficiencies on their resume, according Monster's recent State of the Recruiter survey. The survey found 95% of recruiters feel confident about finding qualified candidates, but only a third of them believe the candidates are honest. HR Dive (10/22)
The Landscape
Candidates are looking for jobs -- and meaning Recruiters are finding more job seekers asking about company's corporate responsibilities, and what the company and the potential position is doing to better the world. Sustainability and ethical business practices are becoming increasingly important to MBA graduates, for example. Financial Times (subscription required) (10/20)
Sabbaticals might be easier for a business to absorb than the policy of "unlimited" leave, says Nina Velasquez, HR leader at PR firm N6A. "Sabbaticals require lots of planning, but their fixed time frame make those adjustments easier, and a standardized offering removes the question mark about how much time is too much," writes Jessica Stillman. Inc. online (10/21)
Superhero therapy is gaining traction as a way for clients to express problems through their fandoms and open up with therapists. Janina Scarlet of San Diego is actually sought out as the Superhero Therapist and binges whatever pop culture her clients are fans of, using what she learns to talk through the client's issues. The Atlantic (tiered subscription model) (10/22)
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