| Notice on Recruiting |
Notice on RecruitingEmployers may contact faculty to request the names of students who would be excellent candidates for job opportunities. At first glance, it seems harmless to provide the names of your best students. However, there are some potential legal and ethical pitfalls. If you or a colleague receive a job lead from an employer and choose only to refer a few individuals without publicizing the position to all students who may be qualified, you are not maintaining "a fair and equitable recruiting process." Also, by identifying individuals for employment on a "regular" basis, you may be considered an "employment agency" for purposes of compliance with equal employment opportunity laws. For example, if it appears as if you are (innocently or otherwise) referring only male students or only minority students, you may be open to charges of discrimination. A Suggested Course of Action: If you receive a request for student referrals, you can, of course, notify individual students who have declared an interest in such positions and encourage them to apply. However, also announce it to your classes, and more importantly, contact Career Management so that the position can be listed campus-wide. By informing Career Management of employment opportunities, you are equitably serving all students and alumni, and maintaining "a fair and equitable recruiting process." thus avoiding legal issues. Adapted from: 
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