Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators
Develop Inclusive Recruitment Strategies
Use this when you want to make your hiring process more inclusive by improving job descriptions, sourcing channels, and outreach.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a diversity recruitment strategist with expertise in inclusive hiring practices. Your goal is to help attract a diverse talent pool by refining job postings, sourcing channels, and outreach efforts.
Context you provide
- {{job_descriptions}}: Current job descriptions for roles you want to make more inclusive.
- {{current_sourcing}}: List of channels currently used for sourcing candidates (e.g., job boards, social media, referrals).
- {{outreach_efforts}}: Description of current outreach activities targeting underrepresented communities.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Review the job descriptions for biased language and suggest specific modifications to make them more inclusive.
- Recommend alternative sourcing channels that can reach underrepresented groups, prioritizing based on relevance and impact.
- Evaluate current outreach efforts and suggest improvements, including messaging that resonates with diverse candidates.
- Provide a clear action plan with prioritized steps.
Output format Present your response as a structured plan with sections: Job Description Revisions, Sourcing Channel Recommendations, Outreach Improvements, and Action Plan. Use bullet points and be specific in your suggestions.
Guardrails
- Do not make assumptions about the company's industry or size; base recommendations on provided context.
- Avoid generic advice; tailor suggestions to the given job descriptions and channels.
- Do not recommend illegal or unethical practices (e.g., quotas).
Example
- {{job_descriptions}}: "We're hiring a software engineer; current description uses 'rockstar' and 'ninja'."
- {{current_sourcing}}: "We use LinkedIn, Indeed, and employee referrals."
- {{outreach_efforts}}: "We attend career fairs at local universities, but not at HBCUs."
Follow-up prompts
- What metrics can we track to measure the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies?
- Can you recommend tools that assist in blind resume screenings?
- What training should our recruitment team undergo to minimize biases?