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Non-Discriminatory Interviews at UCF. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs 2013-2014. for INTERVIEWER CERTIFICATION. EO/AA perspective on meeting the university’s goals. Goal #4: To become more inclusive and diverse. NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS. Planning tips.
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Non-Discriminatory Interviews at UCF Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs 2013-2014
forINTERVIEWER CERTIFICATION EO/AA perspective on meeting the university’s goals Goal #4: To become more inclusive and diverse
NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS Planning tips • Basic responsibilities • Work habits and ability to learn • Diversity as a factor • Affirmative action - based on analysis of representation
NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS Interview details Ask similar questions of all candidates -including internal candidates or interim appointees Focus on the outcome, not physical motions. Let the candidates describe work style.
NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS More details! • Ask questions seeking job-related information • Avoid personal characteristics such as race, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin (including native language), age, disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran’s status
NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS Perception? Context!
estions Good exp. Yes! forklift? NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS Document the selection, using job-related criteria
NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS Well-documented selections include: • Updated job description • Logical interviewees (“similarly situated”) • Applications probed: questions, quality • Abilities considered: potential, experience, interpersonal skills
NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS Social Media Do’s and Don’ts • Do’s – LinkedIn, Google • Don’ts – Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or other social sites
NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS References (getting) • Check for what UCF needs to know – and use it! • Social media provide social information – avoid while seeking job-related information • Consequences of not checking – “negligent hiring”
NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS References (giving) • Respond accurately and from the record • Consider former employees “eligible for rehire” unless documented • Refer callers to HR for employment verification (consistently!)
INTERVIEWER NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS Use both written information and interview to select the top candidate
NON-DISCRIMINATORY INTERVIEWS Questions and comments? www.eeo.ucf.edu (407) 823-1EEO UCFEOAA UCF EO/AA Thank you!