Recruitment Strategies Flashcards

Which strategy best builds long-term diverse talent pipelines rather than filling immediate openings?

Answer: Investing in pre-college STEM programs, mentoring, and community partnerships

Early engagement through education and community partnerships grows future candidate pools.

A recruiter uses an AI resume-screening tool. What is the most important diversity safeguard?

Answer: Regularly audit the tool for adverse impact across protected groups

AI tools can replicate historical bias, so adverse impact audits are essential and are required in some jurisdictions, such as NYC Local Law 144.

Under the four-fifths rule, adverse impact is indicated when a group's selection rate is:

Answer: Less than 80% of the highest group's rate

The Uniform Guidelines treat a selection rate under four-fifths (80%) of the highest group's rate as evidence of adverse impact.

Which is the most effective way to engage passive diverse candidates?

Answer: Building relationships through professional associations, ERG-hosted events, and personalized outreach

Passive candidates respond to relationship-based, personalized engagement through trusted communities.

How can Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) best support recruitment?

Answer: By participating in outreach events, referrals, and meeting candidates to share authentic experiences

ERG members add credibility and authentic perspective in outreach without taking over hiring authority.

Which statement about targeted diversity recruitment is legally accurate in the U.S.?

Answer: Broadening outreach to reach underrepresented groups is lawful, but hiring decisions must not be based on protected characteristics

Title VII allows inclusive outreach that widens the pool but prohibits selection decisions based on race, sex, or other protected traits.

What is the main advantage of inclusive employer branding in diversity recruitment?

Answer: It helps underrepresented candidates see themselves at the organization, increasing application rates

Authentic representation in branding signals belonging and attracts candidates who might otherwise self-select out.