Unconscious Bias Morgan- Discussing unconscious bias discussed the shooting and everything going on in society. She is on a very diverse team. She feels very accepted. Believes she can bring up how she feels about things, like things going on in her life. Morgan Grant Thornton(2 years) Previously worked in government. Tanisha- She looks for people that look like her but understands that others are doing the same. She had to realize that she may have to find things in common. You also have to understand that some people are just Had a review and felt it was biased. Was told she may seem too aggressive. But thinks that she was told she was aggressive because of what she looks like, believe that if she looked different “aggressiveness” would’ve …show more content…
A lot of firms usually target ¾ specific school and therefore the majority of the new hires come from those 3-4 schools. The new hires coming from different schools find it hard to find common ground with the majority of the new hires because they all have something in common that you may not have. Felt an unconscious bias at his previous firm- he was the only minority in that office, wasn't recruited like his peers who majority came from the same …show more content…
Believes that soft skills are something you have to practice. Tanisha or morgan- Technical skills are very important when she became a senior associate soft skills became more important. Soft skills open the door for people to teach you more technical skills Softs skills you need more when you are a senior, You are the middleman between managers and client. Soft skills are important in the beginning of your career too, you may be judged as an employee based on them before you display your technical skills. Derek- Many soft skills are important throughout your career- ie communication skills. Your technical skills are a bit more important in the beginning of your career. And later in your career your soft skills begin to play a more critical role Additional thoughts from participants Developing the correct relationship is important. You have to give people the chance to create a relationship. Thinks reason we have an unconscious bias is because people gravitate towards what they are comfortable with. You have to invest and develop relationship so ppl can know who you are and what your about, Allows you to come to mind when new opportunities may present