What is an equal employment opportunity investigator and how to become one

Key steps to become an equal employment opportunity investigator

1. Explore equal employment opportunity investigator education requirements

   Most common equal employment opportunity investigator degrees

   Bachelor's

   58.5 %

   Doctorate

   16.9 %

   Master's

   12.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific equal employment opportunity investigator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Technical Assistance	19.57%
   Conduct Investigations	17.71%
   Sexual Harassment	15.16%
   Mediation	8.46%
   Investigation Findings	6.91%

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3. Complete relevant equal employment opportunity investigator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New equal employment opportunity investigators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an equal employment opportunity investigator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real equal employment opportunity investigator resumes.

4. Research equal employment opportunity investigator duties and responsibilities

   • Manage 3 team members responsible for HRIS data entry of employee information, employee file management and leave of absence administration.
   • Facilitate resolution of complaints through mediation and/or negotiation.
   • Articulate corporate policies and procedures to employees seeking clarification regarding payroll, disability, terminations, leaves of absence.
   • Maintain communication with training representatives and inform directors of the EO program status as it pertain to their organization.

5. Apply for equal employment opportunity investigator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an equal employment opportunity investigator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams