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How Companies Win You Over
The way a company presents itself to students is extremely
important. On-campus presentations should be less general, communicate more
information that is useful to the students, and give specific examples of
minority employees who made it to the top. Events should be interactive,
exclusive and allow time for one-on-ones. Days on the job and on-site visits are
great ways for students to experience company culture.
On-campus recruiters, who act as company ambassadors, need
to be dynamic, enthusiastic and present, and should pay attention to each student
individually throughout the years in order to identify the best candidates.
PROMOTE DIVERSITY
“Always promote diversity in the workplace. Do not get
comfortable with tradition. Rather, find new, innovative ways to approach a
project.”
– Black/African-American female, Spelman College
BE RECEPTIVE
“Be open-minded about other cultures and receptive to
learning about those cultures by advocating the rights of people with different
backgrounds and attending cultural events to increase human awareness.”
– Asian-Indian male, University of Georgia
RESPECT DIVERSITY
“Demonstrate and ensure a workplace where diverse values
and opinions are accepted and respected.”
– Latino/Hispanic-American female, Florida International
University
GET INVOLVED IN ALL COMMUNITIES
“Get involved in the communities of not only the higher
status employees but also [those of] the lesser status in the workforce.”
– American Indian/Alaska Native female, University of New
Mexico
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