paraphrase After an employer sets an initial recruitment plan in motion, it should monitor the incoming applications to ensure that its efforts were sufficient to achieve the desired result of a diverse pool of qualified applicants. In the event the employer notices that members of a particular protected class seem to be underrepresented, the employer may wish to reexamine the qualifications and responsibilities to ensure each is necessary for the candidate who fills the position to possess. When employers are satisfied that they have a diverse applicant pool with a number of qualified candidates, they should prepare to move on to the next step in the hiring process. Specifically, employers will use the employment application and interview process to gather additional information to assess each applicant's suitability for the position