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Looking back at everything we covered in this class I think the most important thing I learned was how much unconscious bias can affect the way people are hired. I had always known bias was a thing but I didn\u2019t realize how deep it runs or how easy it is for even well meaning people to make unfair decisions without realizing it. The lesson that stuck with me the most was when we talked about implicit bias in the recruitment and selection process and how things like someone\u2019s name or voice or even where they went to school can unfairly influence how we view them as a candidate.\u00a0I thought the Implicit Attitude Test was eye opening. It showed how we all have hidden biases, even if we try really hard to be fair. The problem is that those small biases can build up across a company or an industry, and they can shut out great people who just didn\u2019t fit the traditional mold. That\u2019s not just unfair it also means we miss out on talented, creative, hardworking individuals who could make companies better.\u00a0This stood out to me because I want to work in management and that means I\u2019ll probably be part of the hiring process. It made me realize how important it is to have checks in place to make sure decisions are really based on skill and potential, not on gut feelings or first impressions. Now I know that structured interviews, blind resume reviews, and clear rubrics are tools that can help reduce bias. Before this class I wouldn\u2019t have thought much about those things, but now I see how necessary they are.\u00a0What I liked most about this lesson is that it made me think about fairness in a new way. It\u2019s not just about treating people equally, it\u2019s about making sure the whole system gives everyone a fair shot. That\u2019s something I\u2019ll carry with me into any job I have. No one should be overlooked because of their background and it\u2019s up to managers and teams to take steps to prevent that from happening. This was the most important thing I learned and I know it\u2019ll shape how I think about hiring in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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