Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Opportunity

✨ Breaking Barriers: A Heartfelt Reflection on Hiring Practices ✨

Have you ever wondered how someone gains the experience they need if employers dismiss them for not "checking every box"? The journey to career growth often feels like trying to break through an invisible ceiling—one reinforced by rigid requirements and a lack of mentorship.

Let's talk about transferable skills, soft skills, and the resilience of those eager to contribute, learn, and adapt. In a world that constantly demands innovation, are we unintentionally excluding the change agents we need?

🔑 How do employers uncover the potential behind a résumé?

🔑 What role do unconscious biases play in dismissing capable candidates?

🔑 When did we last reach back and mentor someone who just needed a chance?

Even as I navigate my career shift, I remain grateful for my self-growth, the resilience to invest in my development, and the drive to contribute meaningfully to organizations that value equity, inclusion, and psychological safety.

If you have the privilege of sitting at the table, please reflect: Are you helping to break the glass ceiling for others? The next time you review an applicant, remember when someone gave you that first chance—and take the time to have a conversation before dismissing them.

Let's lead with empathy and action, creating opportunities for those ready to rise.

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