Assignment 1 Directions
Prepare an 8–10-page report (not counting title page, references, and Appendices) in APA 7th ed. format using the following first-level headings.
Introduction (Include a description of your agency, your job, and the charge the Executive Director has given you; no references required). Length: One to two paragraphs.
Job Description (Briefly document the importance of a job description with at least two peer-reviewed, current, scholarly references. Describe how you have crafted the job description and refer to the actual job description, which is in Appendix A). Length: 1-2 pages.
Recruitment Strategy (Describe how you will recruit and screen appropriate candidates using at least two current scholarly references). Length: 1 page
Interviewing Strategy (Identify who will be on the interview committee, how many candidates will be interviewed, timing, and questioning strategy. Incorporate at least two current scholarly references in your answer. Place actual interview questions in Appendix B). Length: 1 -2 pages
Diversity Strategy (Tie together all of the above to demonstrate that your hiring strategy meets the organization’s diversity goals. Incorporate at least two current, scholarly references). Length: 1 page
Legal Considerations: (Review the employment laws that affect the hiring process for this new position, using at least two current, scholarly references). Length: 1-2 pages
Conclusion (no references required in a conclusion). One to two paragraphs.
References
Appendix A: Job Description
Appendix B: Interview Questions
A note about references: You are required to include at least two current (2017 and newer), peer-reviewed, scholarly references in each section, as noted above. Some of the references may be repeated from section to section, but you must use at least eight peer-reviewed references in total. In addition to the eight scholarly articles, you may use textbook references and/or pertinent professional references from websites and publications such as SHRM.com, Forbes, and Fortune Magazines. Please follow the template I posted in the Announcements area of the Canvas course. The grading rubric for Assignment One is located in Appendix B of the official syllabus for the course.
