Recruiting Advice From Katrina Kibben.

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    Deleting bias in job postings isn't just about linguistics. It's about tactics, too. Let me tell you about how I figured that out.

    Creating inclusive candidate experiences and understanding pronouns are critical to building belonging in your company. Learn how you can get started during this webinar.

    Have you ever heard the phrase "if we don't track it, we can't measure it?" That applies to DEI work and LGBT self-identification at work, too.

    Read this before pursuing a career in HR. I asked my friends from HR what they wish they knew before working in human resources.

    Do you know how to delete biased requirements from your job postings? It starts with this question during the hiring manager intake.

    I want to show you one of the best profiles I've ever seen (and tell you how to have one of the best LinkedIn profile examples, too)

    Sometimes, our dreams don't work out for a reason. That's ok. It turns out that most of the time, big changes put us back on track.

    How can HR write employee communications that share the right details when it comes to the company's return to work plan?

    Gender pronouns at work can help build belonging. Before adding them to your email signature, let's talk about why they matter.

    Every week on Friday for the last six weeks, I drove to a town just south of my house to coach a soccer team for kids with special needs. I’d quit working on Three Ears Media and plan our practice. I would research games and coaching styles, trying to find little ways to make this […]

    I was panicking. I couldn’t find my wallet, and I knew I put it right there. I always put it in the same place, and it wasn’t there. I could feel panic setting in, and a series of self-destructive questions start rushing through my mind: What did you do? Why didn’t you prepare more? Why […]

    Recruiter profiles aren't the best in class, even by their standards. Here's how to build your recruiter profile on LinkedIn.

    I listened to a beautiful podcast this week between Laverne Cox (she/her) and ALOK (they/them). The two discussed the origins of nonbinary identities, history, biology, and life. I was fascinated to learn that the roots of nonbinary existence were around so much longer than the heterosexual norms we pretend are “normal” today. Genuinely, I can […]

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    Do you know what preferred requirements in a job posting really mean? Usually it means more bias. Let me show you how to fix that.

    Job hopping happens out of necessity or company issues, not emotional urge. Most people don't wake up some morning and decide to quit their job.

    What do good job postings look like? Here are some examples of job postings that actually work - and some that don't.

    By far, software engineer job posts are the most challenging to write. How do you write technical content without ever doing the job?

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    Your hiring managers will get questions about DEI. You can help hiring managers talk about DEI. Bonus points if they tell the truth.

    With all the platform options - how do recruiters know which tools are the best for social media sourcing? Hint: start with ones you know.

    What is our LinkedIn writing service? I'm using intel from recruiters on what they really look for to rewrite your profile, live.

    The story of how I ended up on stage, advice I wish I knew about becoming a keynote speaker, and 7 more speakers I want to see on stages soon.

    Where do corporate values originate? Why do they exist? Often, companies have no clue. I think they should mean something.

    A suggested dropdown to ask for pronouns inside your ATS plus a video with 3 tips that will help you practice new pronouns.

    Want to write a great job posting? Ask better questions and help your hiring manager imagine the work. These questions can help.

    From emotional exhaustion to inequity to personal trauma, it's about time we rethink on-camera policies for our teams. Here's one story.