According to a survey, conducted by Career Arc, of more than a 1,200 job seekers and HR professionals, 60% of the candidates said they had a poor experience trying to apply for a job from submitting resumes, going through the interview process, and having clear insights on next steps.
In today’s age of keywords, algorithms, and virtual interviews, the entire recruiting process has become transactional, overly bias, and disconnected from reality. As a result, qualified candidates are passed on, as companies waste time and money searching for the “perfect employee”. IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE!
Join San Diego Tech Hub and moderator Danny Cohan, and our panel of experts, Emma M. Sebastian, Sheri Byrne-Haber, and Claude Jones as they discuss how they are hacking the recruiting process by addressing old practices, biases, and helping job seekers take control of their careers. During the meeting we will touch on the following topics:
• The Impact of Biased Recruiting and Interviewing Processes
• The Myth of the “Perfect” Candidate
• The Importance of Writing an Inclusive Job Description
• The Power of Becoming a Proactive Job Seeker
• What role should Diversity Play in the Hiring Practices?
If you are looking for work, actively hiring, or a company leader exploring how to make a difference in your recruiting process, this session is for you.
** SPEAKER BIOS **
Emma Sebastian, Technical Program Manager – Scrum Master, UCSF
Emma is a dynamic IT leader specializing in business applications development, delivery, and support. She has worked in some of the top SF Bay Area organizations for more than 20 years. She currently manages applications to support the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), one of the world’s leading research and medical education institutions. She is passionate about mentoring young professionals and women in technology.
Sheri Byrne-Haber, Accessibility Architect, VMWare
Sheri Byrne-Haber is a prominent global subject matter expert in the fields of disability and accessibility in the business and educational settings, and recently authored “Find Your Accessibility Compass.” She is best known for launching digital accessibility programs at multiple Fortune 200 companies, including McDonald’s, Albertsons, and VMware, as well as consulting on government accessibility. Her award-winning Medium blog summarizes legal cases and issues facing people implementing accessibility programs. She is also an active member of several accessibility committees and non-profits, helping drive and communicate the evolution of accessibility standards.
Claude Jones, Sr. Director of Engineering – WGT and Founder of SDTH
Claude Jones is a seasoned technical leader with over 15 years of experience. He is currently the site lead for Walmart Global Tech in Carlsbad responsible for developing software solutions for managing Walmart’s omni channel assortment across eCommerce and physical stores. In addition, Claude is a strong advocate for paying it forward. In his spare time, Claude runs the Elevate Foundation, an organization he started focused on giving back to the community by helping others in need. He has donated over $100k to various schools, non-profits, and charitable organizations in need. He started The Practical Leadership Guy where he offers services for motivational speaking, life coaching, and his thoughts on common sense leadership techniques through his blog encouraging others to be the best they can be. Claude is also the founder of San Diego Tech Hub an organization focused on changing the perception of the San Diego tech ecosystem. The focus is to be a conduit for change connecting businesses, organizations, and individuals, leveraging their resources, passions, and talents to build a stronger San Diego tech community through collaboration.