hiring process

Resumes With ‘Black’ Names Like ‘Lakisha’ or ‘Jamal’ Less Likely To Get Callback, Research

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In 2021, economists from the University of California Berkeley and the University of Chicago conducted a study that found that job applicants with traditionally Black-sounding names were called back for an interview 10 per cent less than their white counterparts. The study developed from research conducted by professors at the University of Chicago two decades … Read more

5 Tips To Make Your Resume Stand Out To Your Employer Under 7 Seconds

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According to studies, it takes an employer approximately six to seven seconds to scan a job applicant’s resume. Given how difficult the job search has been as of late and how hundreds of people are applying for the same job (more than usual following the pandemic), you must do everything you can to stand out … Read more