Recruitment and Selection Guidance and Good Practice Tom Rhodes SAR, Faculty of Engineering
Objectives To outline key principles underpinning BUE’s approach to staff recruitment To outline roles and responsibilities of the recruitment panel To present an overview of the selection process To pass on examples of recruitment and selection good practice
Lawrence Bossidy, former Chairman of Honeywell Corporation "I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day you bet on people, not on strategies." Lawrence Bossidy, former Chairman of Honeywell Corporation
Principles A comprehensive and consistent approach A clear offer Video interviews In English References taken up Opportunity for informal discussion
Interview Panel Chair Role Lead representative of the BUE on the interview panel Guiding the interview process to ensure: • fair and equitable practice • selection action is conducted with integrity • all selection action is undertaken in accordance with University policy.
The process Review of applications Interview 1 Follow up interview and correspondence
Pre-interview preparation meeting Methods of assessment: Questions Other? Practical arrangements
During the interview Opening the interview Questioning Questions from the interviewee Closing the interview Inappropriate conduct
Decision Making Judgement decisions made on basis of fairness and relevance Review all interviewed candidates on an individual basis Consider all elements of the assessment process All members of the panel should contribute Agree main points to compile a short report Reaching consensus Applying appropriate high standards Excellent generalists may contribute more than adequate specialists
Key points of emphasis Clarity regarding the ‘offer’ Opportunity for informal discussion Give the applicant time to speak Evaluate communication in English Clear and time-bound process Reporting Appointing generalists Be prepared if interview goes off track Contact all interviewees post interview