ModelExpand Presents: Diversity Recruiting Bootcamp

"The learnings that come out of ModelExpand's sessions are insightful and game-changing."  - Crystle L, Diversity and Inclusion, Electronic Arts

How can companies hire more diverse talent? This action-packed training addresses one of the most pressing questions in hiring today with case studies and research-backed solutions. 

What You’ll Learn:

ModelExpand's Diversity Recruiting Bootcamp will conduct a deep-dive into key parts of the hiring process to empower attendees with the foundational knowledge needed to institute change in hiring outcomes.

• The Basics: Why does diversity recruiting matter and how does it affect your business overall? 
• Branding: What brand signals is your organization sending? Employers are sending signals to diverse talent before they even apply. Learn how to audit and adjust your brand message and image to show inclusive values. 
• Sourcing: Gain insight on how to augment current sourcing strategies. What are the most effective partnerships? How can LinkedIn be used differently?
• Hiring: Unconscious bias is a powerful constant throughout the hiring process. Understand how this affects the process and, most importantly, how to mitigate its effects. 
  
• Tracking: Learn how to put measurements in place to track the success of your diversity recruiting efforts. 

Cohort Size:

• This bootcamp will have a small group to ensure an interactive and intimate conversation
• The goal is to create a space for participants to ask questions and get tailored answers for their business challenges

Resources for Participants:

• Diversity Recruiting Checklist: Checklist as an ongoing resource for hiring efforts
• Sourcing Partner Sheet: Partnership recommendations to enhance sourcing strategies
• Diversity Recruiting Goals: Guide on how to track efforts

Who is This For:

• Individuals responsible for creating a more diverse workforce within their organizations
• Employees passionate about diversity and inclusion

What People Are Saying: 

“ModelExpand’s trainings allow companies to make real-time changes to their recruiting process and ensure their diversity efforts are effective and scalable. I was very impressed.” - Stephanie C, Sr. Leadership Development | AMAZON

"The ModelExpand training provides a comprehensive experience that will help talent and hiring teams widen their aperture and directly support your company's diversity hiring initiatives.” - Matt T, Director of Strategic Talent Sourcing | LYFT

“This bootcamp does a great job of providing both strategic and tactical insights, so you walk away from the day with the tools you need to start executing right away. It’s also a highly interactive training, so you get to engage and build relationships with the really thoughtful and impressive group of attendees that ModelExpand brings together.” - Jesse S, Business and Operations |  PATHLIGHT

Have questions? Email contact@modelexpand.com or check out our website for more information.

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About the Host:

Paria Rajai currently runs ModelExpand, a diversity recruiting strategy firm. She is a leader in the diversity and inclusion space and has been at the forefront of diversity and inclusion work for nearly a decade. Paria is an innovator in creative strategies for the recruitment and retention of women, racial and ethnic minorities and nontraditional candidates. Her operational experiences give her a strong understanding of day-to-day pressures in companies and how to best incorporate diversity and inclusion strategies to companies as they grow. Her extensive marketing and branding experience is also a superpower she uses to help companies build strong internal and external communications around diversity and inclusion.

Paria has worked with all organization sizes from growing startups to Fortune 500 companies to help them implement successful strategies. She was recently profiled in Forbes for being a leader in diversity and tech.

Paria was previously on the leadership team of Hackbright Academy - the country’s first coding school for women - working to connect companies such as Amazon, Yelp and Slack with more diverse talent. She also helped organize the inaugural Women of MENA in Tech Conference in Silicon Valley and has been selected as a mentor for the State Department’s TechWomen program.