Sandra Goddard

As a relatively new hire, I can recall that I experienced all the steps that were discussed in the module. I was warmly welcomed, completed all paperwork, given a badge and passwords, given time to complete some required training courses, and given a tour of the campus and introduced to my fellow instructors. Since I am new to being an instructor, I have been taking training classes to prepare me for teaching in the classroom. I will soon be ready to start teaching a class. 

Developing a job description not only provides the interviewer with an RJP but also helps in the formulation of interview questions. Being prepared when starting the interview process, will help make the interview more effective. Other tips to help the interview process would include review the application prior to starting the interview, make notes immediately after the interview to keep your thoughts straight, make notes on post-it notes to help with confidentiality, leave a few minutes between each interview to give yourself time to organized your thoughts, make notes, and rate the candidate. Complete the hiring process in planned segments… >>>

Factors that enter into the recruitment process will be determined by the type of position you are trying to fill and the applicants you are trying to attract. Print ads may be more useful for those who are not computer savvy or do not have internet. Internet job boards like Indeed and Monster are readily available and easy to use. Networking by asking current employees or professional alliances to refer qualified candidates is cost effective and may generate very qualified candidates. Using an employment agency has both pros and cons: while they can do a lot of the prescreening, they… >>>

In order to find the right instructor, first start with a job analysis to determine KSAOs necessary for the position (through observations and interviews). Once you have your KSAOs sort through them to determine deal breakers and preferences. Then you can prepare a job description and write interview questions. By going through this process, you spend less time and money looking for candidates and interviewing, and also have more satisfaction from new hires. 

In order to find the right instructor, first start with a job analysis to determine KSAOs necessary for the position (through observations and interviews). Once you have your KSAOs sort through them to determine deal breakers and preferences. Then you can prepare a job description and write interview questions. By going through this process, you spend less time and money looking for candidates and interviewing, and also have more satisfaction from new hires. 

In today's world it is important to be globally fluent - able to understand, communicate with, and work with coworkers from other cultures. Some companies do business worldwide, or an employee may be in a position to manage coworkers from other cultures.  Activities to help students increase their global fluency can include having each student talk to the class about their culture and customs, invite older family members to talk to the class about the culture, customs etc, take virtual fieldtrips, and compare and contrast differences between the cultures they have learned about. 

In previous generations, career planning and management was not as complex as it is today; a person got a job with a company, and generally stayed with the same company throughout their career - they only needed to work toward getting promotions and moving up within the company. In today's workplace, employees do not necessarily stay with the same company, and they can choose to navigate and direct their career in multiple directions. In order to plan their career path, the student needs to complete self assessment to determine what career they want to pursue, investigate the possible opportunities and… >>>

It is imperative to teach students to be professional in all aspects of their life. Being professional at work is expected, but it is also important to be professional in all social media platforms. 

It is important to develop leadership skills in students because it is important to career development. Exercises to help develop leadership skills in the classroom include group projects in which one student takes on the role of leader, bringing established or well-known leaders into the class, or having students research leadership organizations. 

It is important for students to develop both hard and soft skills, as both will be needed in the work environment. Technology is becoming more and more important both in the classroom and in the workplace, so developing students' technology skills helps them be more comfortable in both arenas. When incorporating technology in the classroom, it should relate to the curriculum and have a purpose. Additionally, it should be considered and aid or adjunct, and not the focus of the class.