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

Key steps to become an equal employment opportunity officer

1. Explore equal employment opportunity officer education requirements

   Most common equal employment opportunity officer degrees

   Bachelor's

   57.8 %

   Master's

   25.0 %

   Doctorate

   7.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific equal employment opportunity officer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Mediation	14.72%
   Training Programs	12.24%
   Statistical Reports	11.07%
   Sexual Harassment	10.80%
   Position Statements	10.80%

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3. Complete relevant equal employment opportunity officer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New equal employment opportunity officers 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 officer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real equal employment opportunity officer resumes.

4. Research equal employment opportunity officer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the ethics reporting website and conduct investigations as appropriate.
   • Advise aggrieved persons of right to participate in formal mediation where practicable.
   • Encourage mediation and equitable resolutions.
   • Maintain policy and legal compliance in conducting EEO investigations.

5. Apply for equal employment opportunity officer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an equal employment opportunity officer 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