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If You Want A Diverse Workforce, You Need A Diverse Recruitment Committee

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study from the University of Houston argues that homogenous hiring committees are a key barrier to progress. The research found that when the head of the search committee was a woman, 23% more women apply for the job than when the committee was headed by a man. Birds of a feather. Learning from personal experience.

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Feeling Invisible? What to Say When You’re Feel Invisible or Ignored

Let's Grow Leaders

I (David) had one of these invisibility experiences early in my career. I sat in a committee meeting drawing up a job description for a new senior management role. We finished the description, and the committee chair thanked us for our input. The committee chair thought about it and smiled. Silly, right? I got the job.

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Four Ways to Break Career Stagnation

Career Advancement

As Aaron took stock of his career he decided to combat the stagnation. This is a great time to discuss your concerns about your career stagnation. Meetings with your boss can help you formulate a plan for your transition into the next step of your career. Volunteer for committees and events. The same thing over and over.

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Want to Get Ahead? 5 Actions To Get You There.

Rich Gee Group

Start by setting a clear, specific, and achievable direction for your career. Offer to work on new projects, volunteer for committees, and seek out leadership roles in your organization. Offer to work on new projects, volunteer for committees, and seek out leadership roles in your organization. Build Strong Connections.

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Academia and Executive Search: Navigating the Academic Leadership Landscape

N2Growth Blog

The Role of Networking in Academia Networking plays a crucial role in academic career development. By leveraging these networking channels, academics can enhance their visibility and create a strong professional network supporting their career development.

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The Ins and Outs of an Executive Director Search

N2Growth Blog

In addition to professional networks, online job boards and career websites also serve as other channels for executive director recruitment. One practical approach is to involve a diverse and knowledgeable selection committee comprising key stakeholders from within the organization.

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Grow Your Position In Three Small Steps.

Rich Gee Group

Examples - Join a committee, start an organization, hold a learning lunch, advertise to your team and visit a conference, start a blood drive, etc. If you don’t step out of your little cubicle hovel and start making a difference in other parts of the company, you’ll stay an unknown and ultimately be forgotten, laid off, or fired.