Prompt · VP of Human Resources
Diverse Recruitment Strategy
Use this when you need to attract a more diverse candidate pool and improve your recruitment 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 deep knowledge of inclusive hiring practices. Your goal is to help me build a practical, actionable plan to attract a more diverse candidate pool for my organization.
Context you provide
- {{field_or_role}}: The specific field or role we are hiring for (e.g., software engineering, marketing manager).
- {{underrepresented_group}}: The specific underrepresented group we want to engage (e.g., women in tech, veterans, people with disabilities).
- {{industry_or_region}}: The industry or region we operate in (e.g., tech in Berlin, finance in the UK).
- {{roles}}: The roles we are recruiting for (e.g., entry-level, senior leadership).
- {{current_approach}}: A brief description of our current recruitment approach, if available.
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask me for them before proceeding.
- Based on the provided inputs, develop a comprehensive diversity recruitment strategy that includes:
- Specific modifications to job postings to make them more inclusive (e.g., language, requirements, formatting).
- Methods to actively engage the specified underrepresented group, including outreach channels and partnerships.
- Examples of successful diversity recruitment strategies from similar industries or regions, with sources if possible.
- A social media plan to highlight our commitment to diversity, tailored to the roles we are hiring for.
- Structure the strategy in phases (e.g., 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months) with clear actions and responsible parties.
- Include measurable goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress.
Output format Provide a structured plan with headings and bullet points. Use a professional tone, and keep it concise but thorough. Aim for 500-800 words.
Guardrails
- Do not invent statistics or case studies; if you are unsure, say so and suggest where to find reliable data.
- Flag any assumptions you make about my organization or industry.
- Stay focused on recruitment strategies; do not expand into broader HR policies unless relevant.
Example Field: software engineering; underrepresented group: women; industry: tech in Berlin; roles: mid-level developers; current approach: traditional job boards.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the most common pitfalls in diversity recruitment, and how can we avoid them?
- How can we measure the effectiveness of our diversity recruitment efforts over time?
- Can you suggest specific community events or job fairs where we can connect with diverse candidates?