Multi-Stage Application Process 1: Mentoring
Do you have sufficient time and people involved in the application process to offer mentoring to applicants?
3 – The Application Form and Process
3 – The Application Form and Process
The design of the application form or application process dictates what information applicants provide, but also how they may be assessed (employment panel/reviewers). There are many ways in which your form and process may be designed to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Multi-Stage Application Process 2: Pre-application Workshops
Is your application process for a funding opportunity or large recruitment drive? Do you want to increase the number and diversity of your applicants?
Multi-Stage Application Process 3: Include an Outline Application Stage
Do you want to encourage a large and diverse pool of applicants?
Anonymity
Weigh up the benefits and costs of anonymity to make an informed decision for your application process.
Collecting EDI Information Regarding the Applicants
Consider collecting basic EDI data to determine whether your EDI efforts have paid off, and whether the EDI data may be used to enhance your review process.
Having Applicants Explicitly Address EDI in their Applications
Would you like your applicants to demonstrate that they align with your commitment to enhancing EDI?
Provide Scoring Criteria to Applicants
Providing scoring criteria to applicants up-front ensures a fairer application process.
CV Formats
Will you be requesting a CV or Résumé from applicants?
Requesting References
If you are requesting references, clearly communicate what you expect it to contain and alert referees to unconscious bias issues.
Other Supporting Documentation: Considerations
Will you be requesting documents in the application such as cover letters, personal statements, etc?
4 – The Review Process
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