Racial Discrimination in the Hiring Process

White applicants receive 36% more callbacks than equally qualified African Americans and 24% more callbacks than Latinos on average, according to a 2017 PNAS study.^{The persistence of racial discrimination in hiring, PNAS}

While employers are responsible for following applicable anti-discrimination laws and critiquing their hiring processes to remove bias, there are steps you can take as a job applicant as well.

In this virtual workshop, we uncover the types of bias you may encounter, and discuss tips to help reduce potential racial bias during your job search.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand bias and how it may impact the hiring process

• Find ways to identify diverse and inclusive workplaces

• Learn how to respond when you encounter bias during your job search