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If presented with an opportunity to work internationally, Denmark would be at the top of my list. In addition to the quality of life and strong economy, the progressive workplace practices are very attractive, especially as a female. However, the perception of life in Denmark could not be the deciding factor to work internationally. While…

The results of the assessments were not particularly surprising to me, but they did confirm that I have many Type A personality traits. In previous classes I have also learned that I score highly on conscientiousness, which closely aligns with being Type A. The combination of being Type A and conscientious can increase the risk…

When I worked as a project coordinator at a small company, I was part of a team made up of technicians, a supervisor/coordinator, and me. Over time, I gradually took on more responsibility — stepping into gaps and taking on whatever was needed to keep things moving. As someone who is naturally conscientious, reliability is…

I had the opportunity to attend a Search Advocate Training focused on equitable search and selection practices. The intent of the program was to prepare individuals across campus to serve on search committees and guide them in promoting equity, validity, and diversity throughout the hiring process. The training emphasized identifying and mitigating implicit bias while…

Reflecting on my past interviews, I can see how they were effective in some ways—but also lacking when viewed through the lens of reliability, validity, and utility from this week’s readings. One experience that really stands out is when I worked for a company that was growing but didn’t have their org chart formalized or…

A job description isn’t just utilized to attract top talent. It is a tool used to reflect the job and is critical to HR functions through the employee lifecycle. A strong job description starts with a high-quality job analysis, which is considered essential to HR because it informs recruitment, compensation, training, performance expectations, and even…