ECRE Diversity and Inclusion Recruiting Flashcards

What is the primary goal of a structured interview process in diversity recruiting?

Answer: To reduce unconscious bias by asking all candidates identical questions

Structured interviews reduce unconscious bias by ensuring every candidate answers the same questions, enabling fair comparison.

Which recruiting practice best supports building a diverse candidate pipeline?

Answer: Partnering with HBCUs, women's colleges, and diversity-focused job boards

Partnering with HBCUs, women's colleges, and diversity job boards directly expands the sourcing pool to underrepresented groups.

What does the term 'affinity bias' mean in the context of recruitment?

Answer: Favoring candidates who share similar backgrounds or interests as the interviewer

Affinity bias occurs when recruiters or hiring managers unconsciously favor candidates who remind them of themselves.

Which metric is most useful for tracking progress toward diversity hiring goals?

Answer: Diversity representation at each stage of the funnel

Tracking diversity representation at each funnel stage reveals where underrepresented candidates drop off during the process.

What is 'inclusive language' in job postings designed to do?

Answer: Remove gendered or exclusionary wording that discourages diverse applicants

Inclusive language removes wording that may unintentionally signal the role is not meant for certain groups, broadening applicant diversity.

What is a 'blind resume review' intended to eliminate?

Answer: Bias triggered by names, addresses, or schools that signal demographic information

Blind resume review removes identifying information to prevent bias based on name, location, or educational institution prestige.