Practical guides for recruiters who have to justify their choices.

Qualify a mandate before screening

A usable mandate separates context, observable criteria and exclusions.

• ContextWhy the role exists and the environment in which it operates.
• CriteriaWhat can be observed in a CV or investigated in an interview.
• Trade-offsWhat is required, preferred or negotiable.

Review selected profiles before presenting them

For every profile, check the source, connected criterion and points that remain open.

A useful rationale lets another person retrieve the same source and understand the same reservation.

Audit a screening tool

Ask what is logged, who can correct an assessment and how candidates exercise their rights.

A responsible-AI claim does not replace an access matrix, retention periods and a documented challenge process.