Course

Using an assessment tool, review the mission, culture of an organization related to staffing decisions as part of the course project

Using an assessment tool, define the characteristics of potential candidates to meet specific organization needs as part of a class scenario assignment

you discuss organization mission and culture on staffing decisions

you describe recruitment practices and procedures that contribute to organization success

Developing a recruitment plan for a business, including type of business, position, sourcing plan, updating job-description, candidate characteristics as part of a course project

Developing a feedback tool for new employees to evaluate the process

Writing and presenting a report on the outcome of the Recruitment Plan to the class

you describe the basic guidelines for successful recruitment

you identify the variety of sources, i.e. ads, electronic media, social networks, etc., used to recruit candidates for a specific business

WOrking in a group your evaluate the effectiveness of a resume and cover letter using a checklist

Working in a group define legal challenges and remedies in accepting or rejecting resumes and applications and present to class

Working in a group, prepare a summary of a recruitment screening methods and present to the class

Working in a group, discuss and define the characteristics of an effective recruiter

Submit a paper on the results of an interview with a job applicant and employer or recruiter on the challenges they face today

you can discuss the legal issues surrounding recruiting

you can define different types and uses of assessment tools

you can discuss screening methods such as resumes and applications

you can discuss the challenges face by business and applicants in an uncertain environment

Defining basic competencies of the job

With a group, select the interview format, i.e., group, telephone, structured, etc.

With a group, create the interview questions and answers that identify defined characteristics

With a group, summarize the questions that can or cannot be asked from a legal standpoint

you identify characteristics needed for the job

you analyze and update a job description

you discuss the characteristics of potential candidates

you identify the ethical and legal issues involved in interviewing

Working in a group, create a plan for conducting a mock interview in class

Working in a group, conduct a mock interview and document the process

Working in a group, establish follow up communication for an interview candidate

Working in a group, write an evaluation of the process as an assignment

you identify necessary elements to conduct a successful interview

you discuss effective communication in the interview process

you define effective documentation criteria for the interview

Completing as assignment on the pros and cons of at least two types of pre-employment testing

Working in a group, develop a process for conducting reference checks

Working in a group, develop a script and role play a telephone reference call in class

you identify the value of different types of reference checks, such as background, internet, written, telephone, etc. to meet specific business needs

you discuss the advantages/disadvantages of pre-employment tests

you discuss the system for testing and record keeping

Completing an assignment on the pros and cons of at least two types of pre-employment testing

You make a presentation to the class on legal guidelines and appropriate business actions in conducting testing and reference checking

you can discuss the legal issues related to pre-employment testing

you can discuss legal guidelines for reference checking

Working in a group, you prepare a checklist for the final meeting

Working in a group, you prepare a script for contacting an applicant and make an offer

Working in a group, you role play, negotiating the job offer in a class assignment

Working in a group, you prepare a letter to send to rejected candidates

you identify the elements of the hiring process, such as preparation, final meeting, making the offer, salary range, notification process, etc.

you discuss the role of contracts, written and unwritten

you identify the value of building a database of potential candidates

Developing an orientation or on-boarding program as a part of the course project

Developing and completing an assessment for an effective orientation or on-boarding program

you identify the difference between orientation and on-boarding and the benefits of each

you discuss the goals of the program from both employer and employee perspective

you identify the importance of evaluating the process