I've seen some posts on LinkedIn recently commenting on being able to see someone's bed behind them on Zoom or a recruiter encouraging candidates not to wear hoodies to virtual interviews because it looks unprofessional. 🫣
I was even told this week by a recruiter that there is no bias in salary offers and that candidates are "ignorant" if they do not do their research and know their worth.🤯
Privilege could look like:
👉 access to the funds to attend an interview
👉 access to the funds for 'interview appropriate' attire
👉 no caring responsibilities that impact the time or day that you are available for an interview
👉 having a quiet space to interview that isn't your bedroom
👉 access to a computer
👉 a Neurotypical brain that doesn't place you in a disadvantaged position for a conversational interview process
👉 an abled body that doesn't require any accommodations or adjustments to the interview process
👉 the knowledge that you can negotiate without the threat of not meeting next month's rent or bills
👉 the ability to negotiate without triggering memories of being previously told that you're not worth that amount
👉 not returning from an involuntary career gap which has damaged confidence or self-esteem
👉 a person or role model in your network who can coach you throughout and especially at the offer negotiation stage
This list is non-exhaustive - what else would you add?
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