Month: April 2025

Week 2a: You come across a news article reporting that your favorite company was faced with a public lawsuit in which they were accused of widespread discrimination against individuals from an ethnicity, culture, or belief system you associate with.

My thoughts…If I read that my favorite company was involved in a lawsuit accusing them of discrimination against individuals from an ethnicity, culture, or belief system I associate with, I would certainly be disappointed and question my future relationship with this company. I would do my part in researching more about the situation, is this caused by one outlier (one bad employee), or is this the value supported by the company as a whole and I would evaluate the company’s reaction and response to this accusation. As a minority, I always valued companies that promote inclusivity, equality, and diversity, so learning that one I support is involved in such accusations would feel like a betrayal of those principles.

If these accusations are in fact true and it wasn’t just caused by one outlier, I would feel uncomfortable continuing to purchase from them. I’d be torn between enjoying their products and upholding my personal values. The idea that my money could potentially be supporting an organization that discriminates against people based on their ethnicity, culture, or belief system would be hard to ignore.

In terms of applying for a job there, I would likely reconsider. I am a minority female myself so it very important that I work in an environment that foster DEI and celebrates diversity. I would question whether the company’s internal culture truly aligns with the values they publicly promote. If the accusations were so bad to the point it made public headlines, I can only imagine how bad it could be internally and behind closed doors.

Ultimately, how a company handles this lawsuit would be a critical factor in determining whether I continue to support them. If they take accountability, make meaningful changes, and actively work to correct any discriminatory practices, I might reconsider my stance. I am someone that values humility and transparency, it’s okay to make mistake but it more important on how the mistake is handled.

Week 1b:

1. Organizations often prioritize marketing and product design over recruitment and selection because effective marketing can directly drive sales, while innovative products can establish a strong market position, contributing to long-term growth. Companies may also leverage their brand recognition to attract talent, reducing the immediate need for extensive recruitment efforts. The ROI from marketing and product design is more easily measurable, while recruitment is seen as a longer-term investment. In competitive industries, staying ahead in product innovation and market positioning is crucial, leading to resource allocation in those areas. High investment into recruitment and selection may lead to failure of the position (i.e search cost, lost productivity, and wasted salary dollars).
2. The potential strengths of an organization’s decision to not prioritize recruitment and selection in favor of a focus on other aspects of the business are: strong market presence or innovative product (investment in R&D), have measurable results (i.e. sales) and increase competitiveness. The potential weaknesses of an organization’s decision to not prioritize recruitment and selection in favor of a focus on other aspects of the business are: talent gap and skill shortages, decreased long-term sustainability and difficulty adapting to change with less younger hires being targeted.

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Week 1: Reflection on my first job interview in Feb 2025

4/3/25

1. Job application process can be soul sucking. Navigating through the online application can be very tedious. For example, despite uploading a CV/resume, I still have to manually add in each of my education and previous/current jobs and experiences, line by line. Leading up to the interview, I prepared by reviewing common interview questions and learning about the team and company culture. When the interview schedule itinerary was shared with me, I did some research of each member and create relevant questions for each person.
2. The hiring managers (director and manager) reached out to me prior to talk to me about the position and what they are looking for in an applicant. Also sharing their thoughts on my skillsets and what I can do in this position and how I could also grow in this position. The interview was in-person, so it was very personable, I value face to face time with the future team. The interview itself was engaging, with a mix of behavioral and situational questions. I appreciated the transparency from the interviewers about the company’s goals and challenges. Since this was all in-person and seeing the engagement the staff had with me, made me feel reassured that everyone cared about the operation and prospective of the team grow and development for the future.