What Did You Name that Baby?!!!

I saw an article this morning on The Worst Baby Names of 2007.  Yes, some of them were pretty bad.  But I have to admit…I’ve seen worse!

I’ve already preached my sermon about what impact your child’s name may have on them getting a job when they are of age (see LaQueesha’s Resume.)  But some names are just not fair!

Here’s the problem: Parents name babies.  But babies don’t stay babies forever.  In fact, most of their life will be spent as an adult!  So, I don’t care what anybody says, I have an issue calling wrinkled-up, fully grown, mean-spirited women by the name, “Princess”.

What are some of the craziest REAL names (not nicknames) you’ve seen or heard?

LaQueesha’s Resumé

Let’s stay on the job/career/employment tip for a minute…

Based on yesterday’s comments, I saw that a number of people realize how important relationships and networking are in securing employment.  Well, there’s a disturbing reality that drives this point home even harder.

The purpose of a resume is to get an interview.  Candidates submit resumes to chronicle their employment history and highlight their skills.  If the resume matches an open position, then the candidate is called in for an interview.

Unfortunately, many people with the required skills and experiences never get called in for interviews.  According to an amazing study, one of the reasons this happens is because the candidate’s name is too black!

Can you believe it?  Check this out…

“Resumes with “White-sounding” names–like Jay, Brad, Carrie and Kristen–were 50 percent more likely than those with “Black-sounding” names to receive a callback (for an interview). The results were striking, holding both for jobs at the lower end of the spectrum–cashier and mailroom clerk positions–and for those at the executive level. Put another way, a White job seeker would have to send out at least 10 resumes to receive a single contact from a potential employer. A Black candidate, meanwhile, would have to send out 15.”  (Click here for additional info on this study)

Tell me what you think about this?