Employee Selection

Course Description

Hiring the right staff for the job can be make or break. In this introductory-level course, you will learn about the process of selecting the best candidate from a large, diverse pool of high-quality applicants. Based on D. Quinn Mills' book, Principles of Human Resource Management, the course discusses how to conduct an effective job interview, asking questions that elicit relevant information, and avoiding questions that might be seen as discriminatory. You will also consider how to discover more about a candidate through the use of reference checks, background checks, and testing. Earn SHRM and HRCI credit as you develop your understanding of this critical human resources element.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Conduct an effective job interview
• Analyze a candidate pool and identify the most qualified candidate given a job description and requirements
• Decide what additional tests—if any—should be administered to candidates for a specific job
• Deal productively and sensitively with internal candidates for a job opening