A3 · Branch A
Dispositioning
Every applicant gets a reason code. Why it matters, how to pick the right one, and what HR does with them downstream.
Key takeaways
- "Not selected" without a reason is a compliance gap
- The reason codes are designed to map to legitimate, documented criteria
- Bulk dispositioning is fine — silent ghosting is not
- HR audits dispositioning quarterly
Dispositioning is the quiet, unglamorous administrative habit that turns a hiring decision into a record. Every applicant gets a reason. The reason maps to a criterion you wrote into the posting and rubric.
If you do this consistently, an EEOC inquiry three years from now is a five-minute lookup. If you don’t, it’s a week of reconstruction. Pick the right code now.