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Recruiting Diverse Talent at UC Davis

An effective recruitment process is one that embeds diversity into each step.

Hiring top talent is not an easy task. An efficient and effective recruitment and selection process that embeds diversity into each step ensures the successful hiring of qualified and diverse individuals. Thoughtful and careful attention must be given to each step of the recruitment process, and those involved in the selection process should be properly equipped to ensure a successful hire.

A variety of resources, best practices and guidelines are available to supervisors, hiring managers and search committee members to assist with each step of the recruitment and selection process. The resources in this section outline important information about affirmative action goals, our obligations as an equal opportunity employer, and information about attracting, selecting, and hiring diverse talent.