ISBN: 9780470180877

This book is a practical guide for anyone involved with hiring in higher education. It is written for busy faculty, staff, and administrators who want to conduct more effective searches, … More...

This book is a practical guide for anyone involved with hiring in higher education. It is written for busy faculty, staff, and administrators who want to conduct more effective searches, but who don't have time to investigate the large body of research on employment selection. Hiring Right is also useful for campus leaders, search committee chairs, and committee members who want to increase their ability to accurately predict a candidate's success at their institution. This book explains the hiring process step by step, covering topics ranging from deciding the size of the committee and who should serve, to extending the offer and welcoming the new hire. Some highlights include: Numerous sample documents Recommendations for analyzing a position, establishing job criteria, and wording the position announcement Concise discussion of EEO regulations with a focus on ways to ensure compliance Techniques for recruiting well-qualified and diverse candidates Procedures for systematically evaluating candidates throughout the process Techniques for interpreting information in vitae, applications, and reference letters Strategies for obtaining in-depth, honest evaluations from references Strategies for conducting effective phone and campus interviews with candidates Tips for writing interview questions and examples of questions that go beyond the obvious and expected Multiple methods for gathering information during campus visits Discussion of perceptual and cultural biases that can unfairly hurt candidates Tips for communicating effectively with candidates Recommendations for avoiding major mistakes throughout the process Media > Book, [PU: Wiley]<

ISBN: 9780470180877

This book is a practical guide for anyone involved with hiring in higher education. It is written for busy faculty, staff, and administrators who want to conduct more efficient, fair, and… More...

This book is a practical guide for anyone involved with hiring in higher education. It is written for busy faculty, staff, and administrators who want to conduct more efficient, fair, and effective searches, but who don't have time to investigate the large body of research on employment selection and communication or search through multiple sources to uncover recommendations established and proven through the years. This book is useful for campus leaders, search committee chairs, and committee members who want to increase their ability to accurately predict a candidate's success at their institution. Hiring Right: Conducting Successful Searches in Higher Education Hochel, Sandra / Wilson, Charmaine E., Jossey-Bass<