Discuss how to develop and effective recruiting program for an organization.

Discuss how to develop and effective recruiting program for an organization.

Describe the recruiting process: who does it, how recruiters do it, and where they find recruits.

Differentiate between realistic and unrealistic job previews.

Determine a cost-benefit analysis of a recruiting program.

Analyze different strategies that organizations might use to recruit blue-collar, white-collar, managerial, technical, and professional applicants.

Explain the steps in the selection processes.

Examine what selection criteria are available and how they can be used to make selection more effective.

Use selection tools such as interviews and biodate more effectively.

Compare the different types of validity – content, construct, and criteria-related.

Discuss the value of controversial selection methods such as drug testing and integrity testing in light of current organizational and social environments.

Reading and Video Assignment:

1. Watch the LinkedIn Learning course: Align Recruiting with Job Requirements with Barbara Bruno (1 hr 6 min)
2. Read and review Chapters 7 and 8 in your Human Resources Text (Recruitment and Selecting Effective Employees)

Take on the role of a candidate. Using an online job search tool (i.e. Indeed.com, Monster.com etc.) research a job title you are aspiring to achieve. Be creative. Find your dream job. Be sure the listing that you find includes a quality job description that includes minimum and desired requirements. In your single word doc, complete the following:

Provide a link to the job listing at the beginning

Provide a brief paragraph on why this job and company would interest you as a candidate.

Comment on what is done well in this job description and what, if anything, is missing.

Explore the company’s career page. What does their careers page tell you about their company? What would inspire you to work there?

Now, take on the role of the recruiter for this job. In your single word document, complete the following steps:

Detail three things that are important to discuss with the hiring manager you are supporting for this role. What do they need to know? (Do not just give three basic bullet points – provide 2-3 sentences on why you selected this).

Discuss your recruitment strategy – will you use any assessment tools? (which ones), what will you require of the candidate during the interview process? what will the interview experience be like for potential candidates? How might you plan to evaluate your candidates to ensure the best fit?