I’ve spent the better part of the last 15 years working at fast-growing companies building out talent acquisition teams. I’ve seen a lot of new-fangled … Read more
Culture vs Skills: Which Screening Should Come First?
Biases abound in hiring (including racial, gender, age, etc.). But the least discussed, and arguably most insidious, bias is managers thinking that as long … Read more
Recruiter Realness: The Racist, Sexist, Classist Views of Black People’s Hair
Black women with natural hairstyles are less likely to get job interviews. Under normal circumstances, upon seeing such a social media headline, I’d give a … Read more
“I Found a Hidden Bias in Our Hiring Process”
I never thought that as a young leader in the startup world, I would lack adaptability. As someone who’s dealt with her fair share of challenges, I didn’t … Read more
Recruiter Realness: TA Deserves Greater Respect From HR
On July 24, I was invited to join BBC World Service Radio to discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s response to the alleged disparaging remarks made by a … Read more
Recruiter Realness: Hire the “Bad Ass C”
[Cue Sophia Petrillo voice.] Picture it. High School. 1993. My cousin exuberantly celebrated the C she earned on her report card like it was the highest … Read more