Is Technology Essential in Removing Hiring Bias with Melissa Dobbins

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Removing bias from the hiring process is quite a task considering those who are still asking why. My guest this episode is Melissa Dobbins, founder, and CEO of career.place for the second time. We discuss her article, “ I’m Sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” – Save us from our Technology!

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More about Melissa:

Career.Place’s mission is to remove bias from the hiring process by not relying on the resume as the beginning piece of the hiring equation.

Here are highlights from our discussion:

We discuss how technology can remove bias without being affected by humans
Bias can be a slight change, but significant in the way AI will help
We discuss implementing bias-free technology without bias-free human influence
Melissa describes AI role in removing bias
Ask the right questions, how can it work for the company

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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.