Cultural Credentials
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by Tonya Davis
You know two things: Companies are seeking diverse candidates, and you've sent out a tonne of CVs but still can't get your foot in the door because of the tough job market. Now, if you put these two facts together, you'll realise you might be able to use your cultural background to enhance your credentials as a potential employee.
Many companies are actively seeking diverse candidates and have turned to minority recruiting firms that specialise in the placement of women and minorities for help. Diane Oates, principal of Corporate Diversity Search has successfully worked with companies such as Johnson and Johnson, Xerox, and Bausch and Lomb to help them in this area. Oates emphasises the need for the company and the job seeker to get to know each other in order to make the right match.
