This is a role-playing activity that challenges you to imagine the perspective of a hiring manager faced with a big decision and limited information.
The set up:
You work for the City of Plantation Florida and your boss has decided to expand the team. She puts you in charge of hiring a competent person with, as she puts it, potential.
Then she hands you a job ad and a stack of 11 resumes. Pick two of these, she says, And well bring them in for an interview. We can forward the others to HR so they can be considered for future openings. But I dont want to send all nine of the remaining candidates to HR. So, let me know who was at the very bottom of your ranking. We wont forward that persons resume.
You go home and snuggle with your honey. Best day ever, you announce, My boss really trusts me to make important decisions. One of the two people who I pick will be our new hire. Also, I have to identify the worst applicant and throw him or her out of the employers applicant pool.
Your honey sits up and gives you a serious look, Wow, says Honey, Your boss is really testing your judgment. The person you help hire may be around for years. The money you spend on that persons salary will come from a limited budget. The work your team does is pubic facing; I mean, if this person isnt suited for the teams work, everyone will know and trace it all back to you. Also, who are you throwing out of the applicant pile; your decision there matters too. Jeez, I hope you dont screw this up.
- Step 1. Carefully review the
- Step 2. Look over the and make your selections
- Step 3. Write an email to your boss, briefly explaining and ranking your top picks. Who did you pick and why? This email is your report. Here is a . You can use this or write the email using only your own words. Your email-to-the-boss report must be at least 250 words long.
- Step 4. Post your email-to-the-boss report on the Week 5 discussion board
**TEMPLATE FORMAT to write email:
LINKS TO JOB ADS:
LINK TO RESUME:
rubric grading criteria
- Content: Did you follow all parts of the instructions, including the minimum word count? Is your submission thorough and complete? (10 points)
- Quality: Does your post seem to indicate effort? Does it seem like you proofread? If the instructions ask you to make connections, do you? (4 points)
