Age Quote by Eric Ries
“I asked all of our recruiters to give me all resumes of prospective employees with their name, gender, place of origin, and age blacked out. This simple change shocked me, because I found myself interviewing different-looking candidates - even though I was 100% convinced that I was not being biased in my resume selection process.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Startup Way, 2017
Removing identifying details from resumes reduces unconscious bias, revealing a more diverse talent pool and challenging self‑perception of impartiality.
In simple terms: Anonymizing resumes uncovers hidden bias and broadens candidate diversity.
Key Takeaway
Implement blind hiring to improve fairness.
Themes
diversity
bias
recruitment
fairness
selfawareness
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- HR processes
- team building
- talent acquisition
- organizational culture
Key Concepts
implicit bias
equity
inclusive hiring
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure fairness beyond resume screening?
- What other steps reduce bias in hiring?
A Different Perspective
Blind hiring may not address all forms of bias in later interview stages.
