
Consider the Candidate Experience
No matter how experienced you are, applying for a job is stressful. The process requires evaluating and judging; not something anyone finds comfortable. It behooves
No matter how experienced you are, applying for a job is stressful. The process requires evaluating and judging; not something anyone finds comfortable. It behooves
At this time of year, School Board human resource departments across Canada are facing significantly increased workloads and longer “to do” lists. Despite this increased
An important part of any selection process is to ensure you have both a well-written job description as well as an effective job posting. The
When designing a selection process, we don’t always consider all the steps that are necessary to make great hiring decisions. It is important not to
What attracted you to your organization? What factors keep you there? These questions are important to consider as you prepare to recruit and write a
Information about candidates is often easily accessible online, making it possible to conduct a general background screen. While this type of background check can provide
Defining Selection Criteria for every position you need to fill is a critical – and perhaps the most important – step in your hiring process.
In the K-12 education sector, those responsible for hiring have an important role to play in impacting students’ experiences. Attracting the right applicants and making
When we reflect about hiring, one of the first things we think about is the interview. In fact, we sometimes think the interview is – in and of itself – the hiring process. That’s not the case!
Making sure we balance our curiousity about a candidate with appropriate caution about the formal process within which these reference conversations take place, ensures you can gather great information in a legally-sound manner.
As part of our new year’s reflections, our EduSelect team has come up with our list of top three most important things to consider when hiring. After our debate and discussion, here’s what we came up with. Let us know what you think!
There is no better time than the new year to commit to enhancing your hiring practices! What new hiring habits will you adapt as you head toward the busy hiring season and gear up for next school year?
When building a selection process for your school or school district, remember that you are responsible for ensuring that all elements of your hiring process comply with legislation. This involves many considerations.
Let’s face it. There are so many things about hiring in the K-12 School Sector that are unique. From the seasonal nature of the hiring cycle (hiring managers aren’t booking vacations in late August, that’s for sure!) and the uncertainty of knowing how many “on-call” or substitute staff you’ll need…
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