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Should students and recent graduates from underrepresented groups hide aspects of their identity when applying for jobs? | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep2

This is the second episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast. These podcasts are produced by College Recruiter job search site, which believes that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career, and hosted by WRKdefined.

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Who’s Hiring? 9 Orgs Supporting Black Communities

This month marks the 47th year since the official declaration of Black History Month, when communities across the country celebrate the myriad contributions of Black Americans.

As part of this celebration, there are many organizations whose goal is to support …

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Top 20 U.S. metro areas for diverse students, grads to find jobs

As a diverse student or recent graduate, finding the perfect job in a welcoming and inclusive environment can be challenging. It’s essential to consider not only the job market but also the culture and opportunities available in a city before …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Managing a Diverse Team (2023)

Taught by Vanessa Womack
Team leaders should aim to create an inclusive culture that celebrates differences and fosters the best performance from every team…

Managing Organizational Change for HR Professionals

Taught by Don Phin
HR professionals are facing accelerating disruption from all directions—demographic shifts, business upheavals, cultural changes, and technological breakthroughs. In this course,…

Multinational Communication in the Workplace

Taught by Luna Checchini
Successful business communication often hinges on one’s understanding of nuance. But in international workplaces, linguistic nuances can easily be lost…

Handling Workplace Bullying

Taught by Catherine Mattice
Bullying is a social phenomenon in which the bystanders, leaders, and organizational culture all play a role. It has emotional,…

Building Team Trust as a Manager

Taught by David Burkus
Trust is the foundation of teamwork and collaboration. When team members trust each other, there’s less friction, which makes it…

Social Interactions for Multinational Teams

Taught by Luna Checchini
If a fear of unknown differences causes you to shy away from international collaborations, you can overcome such concerns by…

Managing Your Career as an Introvert

Taught by Dorie Clark
The world, in general, is optimized for extroverts. So how can introverts get noticed at work? When you’re starting your…

Best Practices for Managing Global Projects

Taught by Sam Yankelevitch
The success of your global project team is dependent on the ability of your team members to work effectively across…

Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences

Taught by Vernā Myers
Find greater meaning, well-being, and productivity by learning how to interact with others across differences. Continue your Thrive journey and…

Leading Global Expansion

Taught by Haiyan Wang
Global expansion can help a company grow faster, enjoy the benefits of global scale, and tap into the unique advantages…

React: Components, Context, and Accessibility

Taught by Eve Porcello
Once you’ve mastered the foundations of the React framework and its supporting architecture, you can start taking advantage of more…

Translating Your Military Skills to Civilian Workplace

Taught by Lida Citroën
Marketing and branding expert Lida Citroën has been serving the transitioning veteran community for many years, presenting workshops and seminars…

Managing Globally

Taught by Paula Caligiuri
In today’s global economy, it’s crucial for managers to be culturally agile. The best leaders can accurately assess the cultural…

Creating Change: Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry

Taught by Kimberly Bryant
Issues surrounding diversity have troubled the technology industry for years. While tech giants have the ability to architect often thrillingly…

What To Do When You Are Bullied at Work

Taught by Catherine Mattice
What should you do when you are bullied at work? Catherine Mattice Zundel, an internationally recognized expert in workplace bullying,…

Accessibility for Web Design

Taught by Derek Featherstone
Are you doing everything you can to make sure your sites are accessible and easy to use? Learn practical accessibility…

Finding Your Introvert/Extrovert Balance in the Workplace

Taught by Brenda Bailey Hughes
Introversion and extroversion are core parts of human personality theory. Even though people tend to demonstrate more of one behavior…

John Maeda on Design, Business, and Inclusion

Taught by John Maeda
Good design is often associated with beauty. For LinkedIn Influencer John Maeda, a major figure in the field of design…

Florent Groberg on Finding Your Purpose after Active Duty

Taught by Florent Groberg
Take it from a hero. Transitioning from the military to civilian life is hard. But with some simple steps and…

Recruiting Veterans

Taught by Lida Citroën
With roughly 200,000 men and women transitioning out of the military each year, veterans are a rich source of talent…

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