Verification questionnaire for the video “Bias Against Women in the Academic Hiring Process”

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Verification questionnaire for the video “Bias Against Women in the Academic Hiring Process”

Dear all,

Thank you for your willingness to participate in the training on prevention of gender-based violence in academic and research institutions in the Czech Republic.

There are 5 questions in this questionnaire. You can check the correct answers after submitting this form. For easier control, we recommend you to make a note of your answers.

The training materials were developed within the project “Prevention of gender-based violence in the work environment of Czech public research institutions and universities”, which was financed by Norway through the Norway Grants.

Thank you for participating in our collective effort to create fair conditions and a safe work environment for all.

For more information on the project, please go to: https://www.gendernora.cz/en/prevention-of-gender-based-violence-in-work-environment-of-czech-public-research-institutions-and-universities/

1) Which of the following interview questions are discriminatory?

(choose multiple correct answers)

A) When do you plan to have children? We are only asking in order to schedule the project timetable.

B) "Are you religious?"

C) "Can you tell me what motivates you to apply for this position and how you would like to contribute to our team?"

D) "It's a full-time job. Do you have any plans for situations where you need to take care of your ageing parents or family members?"

E) "What led you to change your employer?"

F) "Do you have any concerns about your age and how would you fit into a young team?"

G) "We have a very diverse team here, therefore we are wondering what you would do if you came across a situation in the workplace where someone on the team would need specific religious consideration or a work adjustment in accordance with their own religious beliefs?"

Required

Space for your comments on question 1.

2) The use of structured interviews with predefined questions during the admission process...:

(choose multiple correct answers)

A) …provides fair and equal conditions for all male and female applicants.

B) …is not suitable because it ignores the uniqueness of each applicant.

C) ...minimises the possibility of biased evaluation.

D) …creates a hostile environment.

Required

Space for your comments on question 2.

3) In order to ensure greater objectivity, it is optimal for the selection committee:

(choose multiple correct answers)

A) …to be composed mainly of women.

B) …to be composed of the heads of all departments of the institution.

C) …to be composed of people with different experiences and perspectives.

D) …to be represented by people of different nationalities, genders and ages.

Required

Space for your comments on question 3.

4) During her studies, Lenka and her female classmates formed more than half of the class. Now, when she works on research on the hatching of a caterpillar crossed with a new species and has to actively adapt her schedule to its developmental stage, she is the only woman in the team. What can be done to make gender representation in research more equal?

(choose multiple correct answers)

A) Nothing can be done, women do not have the evolutionarily developed resistance to stress that men have, nor the endurance. Lenka is rather an exception.

B) Nothing can be done, women have their reasons why a career is not so important to them.

C) During the selection process, avoid making a premature conclusion that assumes that women researchers have a lower workload because women (unlike men) have to take care of children, parents, and the household.

D) During the selection process, do not expect all women to stay at home on parental leave or to want children.

E) There is no need to do anything because only the best will naturally achieve scientific success; gender does not matter in this situation.

Required

Space for your comments on question 4.

5) The institution is looking for an administrative officer to run the office. A diverse group applies, including 56-year-old Martin. Martin has extensive experience with this type of work as shown by a number of references. Martin is therefore a suitable candidate, but the selection committee is concerned about his age. The committee assumes that such a position is more suitable for younger candidates and does not invite Martin for a personal interview and instead prefers a younger candidate with less experience.

Which of the following was the main reason why Martin was not invited for an interview?

(choose one correct answer)

A) Martin was not qualified enough for the position.

B) The committee was concerned about his age and stereotypically assumed that Martin did not have sufficient digital skills.

C) The committee preferred the younger candidate for his/her extensive experience in the field.

Space for your comments on question 5.

Your participation in this training is voluntary.

The questionnaires were created within the project "Prevention of gender-based violence in the working environment of public institutions and universities in the Czech Republic". The project is supported by Norway through the Norway Grants.

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