Candidate Sourcing & Screening Flashcards

A recruiter wants to find software engineers who are members of a national society for Black engineers. Which Boolean string best targets this group on a professional networking site?

Answer: ("software engineer" OR developer) AND (NSBE OR "National Society of Black Engineers")

Grouping synonyms with OR and requiring the affiliation with AND returns engineers linked to NSBE.

Which sourcing practice most directly reduces reliance on employee referrals that may reproduce a homogeneous workforce?

Answer: Building partnerships with diverse professional associations and community organizations

Partnerships with diverse organizations widen the talent pool beyond existing employees' networks.

During resume screening, a recruiter removes names, photos, graduation years, and addresses before reviewers see the files. What is this practice called?

Answer: Blind (anonymized) resume review

Blind resume review strips identifying details to limit unconscious bias in early screening.

Removing graduation years from resumes before screening primarily helps reduce bias related to which protected characteristic?

Answer: Age

Graduation dates can reveal approximate age, which is protected for workers 40 and older under the ADEA.

A job posting requires a 'recent college graduate' for an entry-level role. What is the main legal risk?

Answer: It may discourage older applicants and raise age discrimination concerns

Phrases like 'recent graduate' can signal a preference for younger workers and create ADEA exposure.

Which sourcing channel is most likely to reach experienced Hispanic and Latino engineering professionals?

Answer: The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) career fairs and job board

SHPE is a national organization dedicated to Hispanic engineering professionals and students.

A recruiter notices the applicant pool for a role is 90% male. What should be reviewed first?

Answer: The job description language and the channels where the role was posted

Gender-coded wording and narrow sourcing channels are common causes of skewed applicant pools.