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by Mark Anthony Dyson

How to Navigate Institutional Bias with Lizette Ojeda

How to Navigate Institutional Bias with Lizette Ojeda
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There are so many angles to explore while discussing institutional bias, and you can only talk about a few at a time. Lizette Ojeda, PhD. is my guest today to discuss research and strategies to overcome bias during a job search. 
 

 Here’s how you can join the conversation:

– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
– Send email feedback to mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

More about Lizette:

Career Psychologist for Executive Women in STEM who want to reignite their career, fulfill their true potential & have a balanced life. She is also a Professor at Texas A & M University. 

Highlights of our discussion: 

  • Studies show that during the hiring process ethnic names are at a disadvantage when compared to traditional Anglo-Saxon names
  • “We are all conditioned to have assumptions”
  • “…recognize it and act on it without letting it affect you as much as you possibly control”
  •   Biases vary by industry – gender, ethnicity, and race are enhanced if it’s a dominant male industry
  • Hair is a very personal thing and biases toward hair (like dreadlocks) make it personal
  • The song “Signs” was referenced during our conversation showing biases toward hair is nothing new
  • Location, area codes, are subject to bias because of where you live has a reputation
  • Episode 42 was referenced because of the discussion on name bias
  • Lizette shares several strategies on how people of color can find diverse, friendly companies
Two more shows before the end of the season. My annual podcast hiatus is from June 1 – Sept. 10. The newsletter will continue to be sent out to those on the mailing list at least once a month. I will continue to publish articles on the blog at least twice a month.
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About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.

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