CDR Recruitment Strategies 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Regularly audit the tool for adverse impact across protected groups

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Less than 80% of the highest group's rate

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

CDR - Certified Diversity Recruiter Practice Test