Increasing Diversity through Recruitment Interview Practices
Alaena Mallory
Webster University
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"Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's
uniqueness."
Ola Joseph
Organizations no longer ask why should we increase our diversity and inclusion
recruiting efforts but asking how can we increase our diversity and inclusion efforts. This paper
details the challenges facing the Human Resources Division with recruitment and retention of
diverse candidates. Most recruiting departments face the same challenges when it comes to
increasing their recruitment practices to get the best qualified candidate.
One of a well-known issue facing the recruiting department is increasing their diversity in
the work place through the interviewing and selection process. Before an organization can find a
solution to this challenge they must understand what it means to be a diverse work place and
understand how their recruiting efforts affect the bottom line. Diversity in the work force is
defined as “similarities and differences among employees in terms of age, cultural background,
physical abilities and disabilities, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation”("What is workforce
diversity? definition and meaning", 2015).
An organization’s recruitment department typically has a recruitment strategy that usually
states to acquire, hire, and retain the best qualified candidate. With that strategy there is a process
that follows that consists of several steps. Listed are some general steps that a recruiter takes to
seek the best candidate.
Step 1- The Setup: this process is used to assess past/current recruiting strategy and
possibly design a custom recruitment process.
Step 2- Sourcing: this process is where recruiters begin data mining, using search engines
for all postings and attending job fairs.
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Step 3- The Screening Process: within this process recruiters begin screening potential
candidates through phone behavior, test, and assessments.
Step 4- Schedule Interviews: recruiters schedule interviews and confirm interviews.
Step 5-Feedback: recruiters gather feedback from the hiring managers, gather feedback
from candidates.
Step 6-Offer: recruiter negotiate and extend offer.
