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Avoid common recruiting mistakes

Avoid common recruiting mistakes

From the course: Diversity Recruiting

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Avoid common recruiting mistakes

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- Recruiting is not for the faint of heart. When recruiting with diversity in mind, the stakes are even higher. Remember the sales guy who almost didn't get the six-figure job? The bias of two of the company's board members almost prevented that from happening. They created roadblocks and unfairly extended the hiring process. A different recruiter, one not as concerned with diversity, might have moved on, found another candidate and not thought twice about the reason. That is mistake number one, not understanding the effect that you as a recruiter can have on the process and the difference you can make in the lives of the individuals you encounter every day. Mistake number two is treating a diversity recruitment strategy like a one-time action. It's not a one-and-done scenario. When your company has made the decision to actively diversify the workforce, it's similar to unlocking a door that has been locked for…

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