Recruitment Strategies Flashcards

Federal contractors covered by VEVRAA must list most job openings with which entity?

Answer: The appropriate state or local employment service delivery system

VEVRAA requires contractors to list openings with the state employment service so protected veterans get priority referral.

Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act sets what utilization goal for federal contractors?

Answer: 7% individuals with disabilities in each job group

OFCCP's Section 503 rules set a 7% utilization goal for qualified individuals with disabilities per job group.

A recruiter sees that diverse applicants drop off heavily after the phone screen. What is the best first step?

Answer: Analyze the stage for inconsistent criteria or bias and standardize screening questions

Finding where and why drop-off happens, then structuring that stage, addresses root causes.

Which is the best example of an accessible application process?

Answer: Offering screen-reader-compatible forms and a clear way to request accommodations

Accessible technology and clear accommodation options remove barriers for candidates with disabilities and support ADA compliance.

Which approach best reduces 'culture fit' bias in recruitment?

Answer: Evaluate for 'culture add' using defined values-based criteria

Culture add with defined criteria values new perspectives instead of rewarding similarity to the current team.

Why are diverse interview panels part of an effective recruitment strategy?

Answer: They reduce individual bias and show candidates that diverse employees succeed in the organization

Diverse panels bring varied perspectives to evaluation and signal inclusion to candidates.

An organization wants to attract neurodivergent talent. Which recruitment adaptation is most appropriate?

Answer: Offer alternative assessments such as work samples and share interview questions in advance

Work-sample assessments and advance preparation let neurodivergent candidates show skills that traditional interviews may hide.