There has been a lot of buzz in the human resources industry about an individual by the name of Jose Zamora and his inability to get a job interview. He claims that once he changed his name to Joe on his resume, the calls and emails started coming. Sabrina Baker, an experienced human resources professional and founder of Acacia HR Solutions, talks with Tim Muma about Jose's situation and the validity of his discovery. Sabrina also dives into the issue further, questioning the determination of candidates based on their name or other biographical information.
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How Much Should a Name Matter in Hiring?
September 11, 2014
Sabrina Baker
Owner, Consultant, Acacia HR Solutions
Tim Muma
Product Marketing Lead, LocalJobNetwork.com
Podcast Series: Management Decisions
On Management Decisions (formerly Executive Decisions) we discuss topics that pertain to employers, especially upper-level managers, human resources professionals, and executives to gain an understanding of their roles and strategies. It's an inside look into their thoughts and behaviors which make them and their businesses successful.