We know that recruiting diverse candidates, whether because of their disability, ethnicity, gender, sexuality or social background continues to be an area of significant focus for employers. So how can we support you to reach target groups? What is our advice? Actions speak louder than words One of the most effective ways to show your organisation's diversity to our students is through your employees. Make sure to illustrate this at every opportunity. Think about the employees staffing your stands, writing emails to students and speaking on career panels. We recommend involving University of Edinburgh alumni. It is really valuable for students to hear from employees who share the same experience of attending the University. If you are hosting an event, consider the accessibility of your format and environment. Make it easy for students to understand (your initiatives) Communicate the measures you have taken to remove barriers and information about EDI schemes clearly in your job and event descriptions. Don't assume that these measures, for example the reimbursement of travel expenses will be obvious to all students. #ShowTheSalary Making the salary clear in your adverts is a simple but effective action. Find out more about the impact this can have. Why show the salary Connect with Student Liberation Officers Edinburgh University Students’ Association Liberation Officers lead and support the University's liberation campaigns for BAME, disabled, LGBTQ+, trans & non binary, widening participation and female students. They provide safe spaces for self-defining students to come together and discuss issues affecting them and they campaign to improve their student experience. Liberation Officers' contact details Engage with student societies Student societies at the University cover a wide range of interests and aims. It's likely that their membership will reflect this. Student Societies – EUSA Sports Clubs – EUSU This article was published on 2024-05-14
