Author: Silas Petersen

Over the course of my professional career, I have had lots of training experiences ranging from very unhelpful to extremely beneficial. One less effective training involved 8-hour lecture-based videos that I had to watch every day for a week. Despite the potentially valuable content, the format primarily tested my endurance rather than facilitated learning. The…

The results of my Implicit Attitude Test showed that I have a moderate bias: I was faster at associating Black people with “Bad” and White people with “Good” than the reverse. This reveals subconscious preferences that can influence my decisions without my awareness. The reliability and validity of any selection process depend on its fairness…

When I was in high school, I was excited to interview for a barista position at a cafe near my house. The interview was scheduled for after school, but when I arrived, the cafe was understaffed and chaotic, which I took as a bad sign. The manager, who was also my interviewer, was busy with…

I work for the College of Business and I often handle writing and updating job descriptions for student worker positions. This task seems straightforward, but in my experience, it is complex and essential. One of the biggest challenges in my experience is balancing specificity with flexibility. I want the job description to be specific enough…

CarMax prioritizes employee development and well-being in its HR practices, fostering an inclusive work environment. The company offers training, career advancement opportunities, and competitive benefits. It uses feedback mechanisms like surveys to improve and addresses concerns. CarMax also applies technology in HR processes for efficiency in recruitment, onboarding, and performance management, aligning employee goals with…

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