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Page 1: Welcome to Recruitment Guidelines & Resources

Welcome to Recruitment Guidelines & Resources

California State University, East Bay

Human Resources Department

June 2006

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Objectives:

Understand the CSUEB staff hiring process Understand the legalities of hiring Be able to establish screening criteria Be able to construct good interview questions Be able to conduct thorough reference checks Understand what’s expected once your new

employee has been hired

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What’s required:

Job Description with organizational chart Request to Fill Vacant Position Post Vacancy for at least 14 days plus any

additional advertising in print or on the web Establish an Interview Committee Establish Screening Criteria Conduct the Interview Prepare the Offer Start the New Employee

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Job Description

All bargaining unit positions require a job description

For new positions, HR must approve the classification level before posting the position

All job descriptions must be submitted on the CSUEB job description form available on-line at: http://www.aba.csueastbay.edu/HR/DOWNLOAD/JOBDES.doc

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Job Description (cont’d.)

Purpose: Outline duties and responsibilities for the position Outline expectations for the performance of the

duties and responsibilities Identify knowledge, skills and abilities required to

perform the duties Identify preferences for experience and skills

required for the position Official organizational chart, highlighting vacant

position Signatures authorizing position and assigned duties

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Request to Fill Vacant Position

Contains all relevant information to recruit position PS #, timebase, classification, working title, location, work

schedule Basic description should be prepared for the recruitment

announcement Contact information for recruitment Signatures authorizing recruitment Form available on-line:

http://www.aba.csueastbay.edu/hr/hr_forms.htm#PERSONNEL%20SERVICES

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Job Posting

All recruited positions must be posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days in Job Bulletin

Request must be received by 12:00noon on Wednesdays for next week’s Announcement

Hard-to-recruit positions must have additional advertising (i.e., print or on-line resources)

Advertising costs borne by department Closing date can be extended (hard date) or left

Open ‘til Filled with a begin review date

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What to do while the vacancy is being advertised …

(1) Establish a Search Committee

Usually 3-6 members on Committee When composing Committee, keep in mind:

Diversity in ethnicity and gender representation Union representation for Unit 4; encouraged with

other units as well Classification representation

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What to do … (cont’d.)

(2) Establish Screening Criteria:

Minimum Qualifications for the position (Yes/No) Required experience, skills and/or abilities for the position Desired experience, skills, abilities and/or characteristics Must be listed in the Vacancy Announcement to be used

for screening Point spread for screening criteria should be wide (e.g., 1-

10 points)

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Screening Criteria (cont’d.)

Must be approved by HR before applications are received for review

Hiring manager/supervisor can screen initially for Minimum Qualifications Applications not meeting MQs do not go forward

Search Committee screens remaining applications for secondary criteria Screening is based on information presented by the

applicant Do not make assumptions about experience or

education which is not listed Remember: the application itself is a test!

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Screening Criteria (cont’d.) …

Template for Application Screening Grid List names alphabetically with the criteria listed

across the top Template Application Screening Summary

Both templates are on the HR Forms web site: http://www.aba.csueastbay.edu/HR/hr_forms.htm

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What to do … (cont’d.)

(3) Write your Interview Questions Interview questions must be appropriate for the

position and relate to: Education Experience Skills, knowledge and abilities for the position Situational questions (behavioral) Interpersonal skills Verbal communication skills

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Interview Questions (cont’d.)

Interview Questions must be put on an Interview Rating Sheet Allows for consistency in asking all applicants the

same questions Has scoring mechanism and comments section Template for Interview Rating Sheet

Has scoring mechanism and comments section Template for Interview Results Summary Both templates are on the HR Forms web site:

http://www.aba.csueastbay.edu/HR/hr_forms.htm

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Scheduling the Interview

Department is responsible for scheduling the interviews

Normally a minimum of three (3) applicants, unless there are not three qualified applicants

Find a day(s) and times when all Committee members are available and establish schedule

Schedule a room where there is privacy Contact selected applicants and offer a time & day If applicant does not return call or e-mail request

for interview, not obligated to pursue

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Conducting the Interview

Greet applicant and introduce Committee members Brief outline of job duties & responsibilities Explain that you will be asking established

questions and taking notes Help the applicant to feel comfortable Encourage the applicant to do the talking … not

the Committee or Chair Make sure applicant understands the question

asked; if necessary, repeat or re-word

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Conducting the Interview (cont’d.)

An Interview Rating Sheet must be completed by each Committee Member for each applicant interviewed

Written comments should be made for responses to each question Comments must be job-related and not about personal

characteristics Wrap up the interview and thank the applicant Be sure to stay on schedule and don’t keep the next

applicant waiting!

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Second Interviews

All the basics from the first interview should be followed, including interview questions

Usually conducted by the hiring manager prior to a recommendation for hire

Committee should present final candidates to the manager in an unbiased manner

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Reference Checks

A Reference Check must be conducted on the final candidate before the Hiring Packet goes to HR

A Reference Check form, outlining what can be asked, is required

At a minimum, one Reference Check must be conducted; can do more With a current or prior supervisor

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Preparation of Offer

Compile all materials used during selection process and submit to HR: Application Screening Grid and Summary Interview Rating Sheets and Summary Summary of Interview Results Scores Arrange all applications for position:

Not meeting minimum qualifications Screened but not interviewed Interviewed but not selected

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Preparation of Offer (cont’d.)

Appointment Recommendation Form with selected applicant information, including proposed salary

Signatures of Committee Chair, Department Head, and Dean/Vice President

All materials go to HR & EEO for approval Once approved, HR will notify the contact person

of the approval Make offer to applicant and secure a starting date

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What if the candidate declines the offer?

If the candidate declines the position, an offer can be made to the next candidate

If the next candidate is not acceptable for this position, not interested, or no longer available, the department can re-post the position

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When your new employee starts working …

Make the necessary office/desk arrangements Have the new employee sign in with HR and

Payroll the first day of employment Your employee will be scheduled for New

Employee Orientation (make a note of the date and time for your records)

Give the new employee a tour of the area Make the necessary introductions Make arrangements for the employee to get an

office key and parking permit

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When your new employee starts working … (cont’d.)

Have your new employee sign a copy of the approved job description Give employee a copy and send a signed copy to HR

Discuss the expectations of the position so the employee knows the basis of evaluations

Probationary employees are evaluated by the end of the 3rd, 6th and 11th months of employment – put them on your calendar!

Schedule regular meetings with your new employee to make sure he/she can be successful and provide feedback at those times

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Other Points to Remember

Everything that occurs with the hiring process is confidential

It is the Committee Chair’s responsibility to ensure that the hiring is free of any and all discrimination, bias and/or prejudice

All screening criteria and interview questions must be based on job-related criteria

Do not ask any personal questions related to legally protected areas

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Legally Protected Areas

Age, national origin, religion Sex, marital status, family Race, color, sexual orientation Birthplace, citizenship Physical disability, medical condition Organizations and activities outside of work

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Review of Steps:

Establish Committee Establish Screening Criteria Develop Interview Questions

Submit all three of the above to HR for approval before beginning screening

Screen Applications Submit to HR before conducting interviews

Conduct Interviews Submit packet for final approval

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Questions?

Contact your HR Recruiter--

JoAnne Hill x52265

Lisa Humphries x57503

Sheryl Garrett x52549

André Johnson x52164

Click here for Certificate of Completion