Recruiting Advice From Katrina Kibben.

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    If you get laid off, using social media to find a job can be a very smart strategy that most people forget.

    Lessons learned in my 30s that helped me survive and will help me live a longer life.

    Job hopping is viewed poorly by recruiters. But is the fear of being viewed as a job hopper worth your mental health?

    Saying “never again” feels like the only cure to avoid feeling big hurt, but that’s just not true.

    Everyone wants to talk about the future of work, but we're not being practical. Our data sucks. AI can't write job descriptions with that.

    I get so stressed thinking I’m not going to make the right choice, I forget that having a choice is a gift in itself.

    Skills-based hiring is universally biased & based off 1 person’s understanding of the skill - but experiences actually showcase said skills.

    Life is a lot easier when you look for what’s beautiful around you instead of wishing for more.

    How can recruiters prove they are sincere about inclusivity in talent attraction and welcoming LGBTQIA+ candidates, beyond saying, “We’re inclusive”?

    The people who notice when you’re not showing up fully deserve a lot more attention than our newsfeeds. They’re heroes.

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    There are 3 things you can do to begin researching your pay and get the salary you deserve for your experience.

    Aging is a privilege denied to many and it impacts how younger generations live each day. Especially the queer kids.

    Tips for picking the right profile picture on LinkedIn and why having a picture matters in the first place.

    In the lifetime of a butterfly, about just 6 weeks, so much can change for us. But that’s hard to remember when we’re in the middle of the mess.

    Inclusive onboarding is about more than checking boxes. How can you show people everyone can belong? Do this.

    When things go wrong it’s common to ask “does everything happen for a reason?” But what if it doesn’t? Why do the bad things happen?

    Should employers and candidates share pronouns in the interview process? It depends. Here’s what you need to consider.

    Back when I first joined Three Ears Media as an intern many, many moons ago, Kat had me auditing your candidate experience by applying to a variety of jobs. At first, I wondered why I would be the one Kat chose to look at candidate experience.

    Seeing folks challenge ideas, ask questions, and offer advice on how to build belonging lit my soul up this week. Watch the replay here.

    All impactful Employee Resource Groups have 1 thing in common: they can’t make progress without having hard conversations.

    We need the rain - for the flowers in the Spring and sometimes to wash away a feeling that feels like it won’t end at work.

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    Internationally recognized LGBT awareness dates for celebrating and educating your teams.

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    Is AI rejecting your job application? Here's a lesson on keyword loading and the things the ATS can actually do.

    Protestors at a Pride celebration almost ended my relationship with God. I couldn’t believe in something that hated me.

    Katrina Kibben

    Misgendering will happen. What’s most important is what you do next after someone is misgendered in front of you.