To increase candidate diversity in recruitment, which adjustment should be made?

• A. Hold a job fair in a targeted area
• B. Increase internal referrals only
• C. Post positions on one high-traffic site
• D. Use the same screening criteria without adjustment

Answer: (A)

Expanding recruitment reach to engage with communities that are often underrepresented is essential for increasing candidate diversity. Holding a job fair in a targeted area does exactly that by bringing opportunities directly to neighborhoods or groups you want to reach, broadening the candidate pool beyond internal networks and typical online postings. This proactive outreach helps uncover qualified applicants who might not discover or apply through standard channels.

Other options fall short in different ways. Increasing internal referrals only taps people in the current network, which can limit diversity. Posting on one high-traffic site increases visibility but may still miss diverse populations if the site doesn’t reach those communities. Using the same screening criteria without adjustment can perpetuate bias and exclude capable candidates who bring unique experiences.