Recruit and Hire the Best: Recruit and Hire: Week One - Define the Position

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Recruit and Hire the Best Recruit and Hire: Week One - Define the Position From Susan M. Heathfield, your Guide to Human Resources The Recruit and Hire the Best class will be sent to you weekly by email. The email includes an overview of the lessons for the week and links to the actual classwork. As this is a self-paced course, you can take all the time you need to complete the lessons. To get the most out of this course, do the following: Save all of the emails. They include links to the lessons, and additional information that you may need in the future. Participate in the Recruit and Hire the Best class Forum. I'd like to encourage many participants, both current and past, to read and post to the Forum. If you have questions or need additional information, posting in the Forum is the fastest way to get help. In this lesson, you will review the course objectives and learn about the importance of the job description in providing a clear picture of the skills of the employee you are trying to recruit. Be sure to read everything in a section before clicking on any links. This is a self-paced course; take your time, relax and email me with any questions you may have. This course is meant to provide useful information, in a stress-free format, not to add to the stress you already experience in your life. Enjoy. Overall Course Objectives and Introduction Define the Course Looking for an introduction and an overview of the objectives for the entire course? Start here for a map of your direction and the components the course will cover. Syllabus Week One Objectives - Define the Position This week provides an overview of the process of creating a superior workforce. It is within this context that recruiting and hiring must take place, so the lesson starts with the conceptual framework. It moves on to encompass defining the position through identifying both the job description and the qualities or traits of the person most likely to succeed in the position. Key Objective Want a Superior Workforce? If your objective, in your recruiting and hiring process, is to recruit a superior workforce, this article provides the framework. It starts by outlining the appropriate steps in the recruiting process. The article, then, provides the rest of the conceptual framework for how to employ and retain a superior workforce. This is the context in which recruiting and hiring should take place. Supporting Content Why Effective Job Descriptions Make Good Business Sense For recruitment and staffing, the job description is a communication tool significant for your organization's success. A poorly-written job description creates workplace confusion, hurts communication, and makes people feel as if they don't know what is expected from them. Read words of wisdom and warning for your recruiting and staffing process and employee retention, about job descriptions. Top 10 Books for Job Seekers and Career Changers Thinking about your current job search or a career change? These books will help you find your way. Learn about the job market. Translate your most important needs, interests, and goals into a rewarding career. Find techniques for a successful job search. These are my long term favorites. Forms and Tools Job Description Resource Looking for examples of job descriptions? This information will help you develop effective job descriptions. Sample and example free job descriptions are also linked for your convenience. Discuss and Ask Questions in the Forum Course Discussion, Debate and Questions Want to ask questions or exchange information? This Forum discussion folder is for members of the class. Please post your questions or ideas here for the entire group to respond and exchange information. This email is written by: Susan M. Heathfield Human Resources Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Recruit and Hire the Best' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement