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myInterview raises $5 million for its video-based job recruitment platform

TechCrunch

Though ubiquitous on social media, videos are still rare on job platforms, even though it’s difficult to capture your personality in a resume. Sydney, Australia-based myInterview wants to turn videos into an integral part of recruitment, with a platform that allows candidates to upload video responses to questions.

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A Recruitment Success Story: Filling Clinical Roles with a Strategic Approach

Perficient

Employment opportunities for nurses are projected to grow at a faster rate (9%) than all other occupations from 2016 through 2026.”. We partnered with this client to build a comprehensive understanding of job seekers with a 360-degree assessment program to inform strategic guidance on recruiting healthcare talent. Social Media Audit.

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IT leaders turn to HBCUs for future IT talent

CIO

They point to statistics that highlight challenges in IT workforce recruitment and diversity. More specifically, Harrison says the program is meant to aid NCDIT in recruiting more diverse talent to its own ranks. HBCU students and alumni attend an intern social at the Durham Bulls game with Employee Network, AABEN.

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Tech companies: Stop conflating privilege with potential

TechCrunch

The number of low-income students attending college is increasing: According to a 2016 report from the Pew Research Center , the total share of undergraduate college students who come from low-income families increased from 12% in 1996 to 20% in 2016. Level the playing field for low-income recruits.

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Taking stock of the VC industry’s progress on diversity, equity and inclusion

TechCrunch

In 2016, we set out to develop a rigorous methodology for tracking progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in venture capital, and to measure and benchmark those data through our biennial VC Human Capital Survey. Encouraging signs in talent recruitment and development. On the diversity front, 2020 may prove a tipping point.

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Disclo aims to inspire inclusive workplaces – starting with disability accommodations

TechCrunch

While Chronically Capable is all about recruiting talent with diverse needs, Disclo helps startups to ensure they offer proper accommodations process in place first to support their hiring. Steve O’Hear, a former TechCrunch reporter, wrote about tech companies’ lack of disability reporting in 2016. “At

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CIO Diane Schwarz on the power of professional ecosystems

CIO

When it comes to cultivating external peer relationships, Schwarz emphasized the importance of a group founded by happenstance at a 2016 executive women’s dinner in Dallas. “We Recruiters, prospective employees and employers, and many others could be researching you at any time. What they learn may determine what happens next.

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