BIO

Hello, I am Rain Bellamy and UROP was my first interaction with research. As a first-year Sport Management major with aspirations to become an Entertainment Lawyer, I have been exposed to few research opportunities directly in my field, however, this has given me the opportunity to work in a field that I am interested in and desire to know more about.

“What’s in a Pronoun?”: Identity and Hiring Practices

Abstract

Pronoun signposting is a way of publicly indicating ones’ personal gender pronouns. Although the practice has become more popular in recent years, there is still much debate as to if people should include their pronouns on their resumes. Due to the lack of theory addressing employers’ reactions to pronoun signposting, the aim of this ongoing exploratory study is to develop a theory on how the use of pronouns on resumes impacts hiring and selection decisions. This presentation will cover the initial thirteen participants, participants who are required to: be full-time employees with hiring experience, proficient in English, work in the U.S., and utilize Zoom. Thus far, some participants are informed of what pronouns are and possess a rudimentary understanding of why people use pronouns on resumes, however, there is much more education needed.

Keywords: Pronouns, hiring practices, resumes