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What's Inside
the Hiring Manual
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Step by Step Procedure in Hiring a Non-Academic Employee
Hiring Manual Table of Contents
- Step 1:
Job Description
- Step 2:
Prepare a Job Requisition
Checklist to Fill a Vacancy/Job Requisition
Newspaper Ad
- Step 3: Interviews
- Step 4:
Reference/ Background Checks
- Step 5:
Notify Applicants
- Sample Letters
to Applicants and Hired Employee/s
- Step 6:
Complete Hiring Process
Pre-Placement Background Check Policy
Pre-Placement Physical Examination for TEAMSTER employees
- Step 7: Form
for Hiring Department to Request Benefits Orientation for New Employees
- Appendix
A: Nondiscrimination in the Hiring Process
- Appendix B: Disability Services Information
INTERVIEWS
SAMPLE SELECTION CRITERIA AND INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE relevant to job vacancy requirements
Sample Interview Questions
Describe your strengths and weaknesses in relation to this job.
How has your previous experience prepared you for this position?
Identify the value of knowledge gained on previous jobs.
Describe your last day of work prior to this interview.
Which of your previous jobs did you enjoy most? Why?
What kinds of references would you expect from previous employers? (Probe for specifics.)
Which of your previous jobs did you enjoy least? Explain reasons.
What problems have you had with co-workers or supervisors?
(Review reasons for leaving previous jobs.)