Certification of Applicant and Interview Pools
Applicant Pool Certification
The EAU or designee must certify the applicant pool prior to the consideration of
candidates and selection of individuals to be interviewed. The purpose of the review
is to identify whether the applicant pool, as self-identified, reflects an acceptable
number of applicants and/or reflects the availability of qualified individuals in
protected classes. The EAU may recommend to the Hiring Official that the search period
be extended to allow for additional recruitment.
Interview Pool Certification
The EAU or designee must certify the interview pool prior to scheduling any interviews.
The EAU may request that the committee review the full applicant pool again to ensure
full considerations of all qualified applications before certifying the interview
pool. If possible, at least three candidates should be recommended for interview.
If there are any changes made to the certified interview pool by the Hiring Official
or Search and Screen Committee, these changes shall be approved by the EAU.
Diversity of Interviewees
In instances where an interview pool is submitted for certification, and it is found
that members of protected classes are not included, the committee may be asked to
re-review materials of self-identified protected class applicants to ensure the exclusion
did not result from unwarranted bias. The Hiring Official or screening committee Chair
should consult with the EAU office to determine what further action(s) may be warranted.
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