From the course: Finding a Job at Companies That Embrace Diversity and Inclusion

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Networking with past and present employees

Networking with past and present employees

From the course: Finding a Job at Companies That Embrace Diversity and Inclusion

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Networking with past and present employees

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- Nothing replaces an actual one-on-one conversation with a current employee when you want to get the full picture about a potential employer. These employees have critical insights into the inclusion practices at the business. If you already know someone who works for the company that you're considering, all you have to do is reach out and have a chat. If you don't have an inside connection yet, one word can make all the difference: networking. Follow these four clear steps to find out what an employer's culture is really like from an insider. Step one is to find the right people on LinkedIn. If you click on the LinkedIn search bar and select People, you can look for people who currently or previously worked for specific company. You're trying to find out about the business' diversity and inclusion practices, so specifically look for people from various minority groups. I've personally made the mistake in the past of…

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