Recruiting Advice From Katrina Kibben.

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

    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.

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

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

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

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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.

    What does a bad job post cost your company? I did some math and even shocked myself.

    We gathered some of the best educational content we’ve read on pronouns at work so you can share them with your team this June.

    Use ChatGPT for processes that are more systematic, like automation emails. It is not to do the work that needs a recruiter’s touch.

    Allyship in the workplace means using your personal privilege to support colleagues from historically marginalized communities. It’s about education and action.

    I am scared to live out loud in the country I grew up in and it gets a little scarier every single day for people like me.

    Job hopping myths need a reality (and data) check. Why is job hopping a bad thing, anyway? Here's how recruiters can help change that POV.

    Let me teach you how to write a posting that gets the right person to apply in my new job post training course.

    Want to improve as a recruiter? Focus on the variable you can control: how you write. These 5 tips will help.

    I’ve updated my how to write a job post eBook for the first time in 3 years. Get your free updated copy and help us change this bad experience for job seekers.

    Successful diversity recruiting starts in-office, not with diversity job boards.

    One of the most common mistakes recruiters make is posting job descriptions instead of job postings - how are you marketing your roles?

    What happens on day one for gender non-binary workers matters. It sets the tone for the team, the employee, and says a lot about your culture.

    Should you include a list of preferred skills in the job post? Only if you don’t need great talent to apply.

    Having a hiring manager intake is about turning wish lists into unbiased requirements. It's about hiring the right person.

    There’s a time and place for video in recruiting. Let’s talk about when it’s better to use video for your job posts.

    Should you list benefits in a job posting? It depends if you’re overselling average benefits. Here’s how (and what) to share about benefits.

    You can use Google Docs to write your job posts and these features will help you operate more efficiently and create consistency.

    Being an ally in the workplace isn't just rainbow backgrounds and t-shirts in June. There are subtle cues to show your allyship every day.

    Some of my most important life lessons came from my teachers with four legs. My dogs.