New and enhanced recruitment resources

Human Resource Services supports WSU’s goal to recruit, retain and advance a diverse intellectual mix of faculty and staff as part of the 2014-2019 Strategic Plan. To assist with these efforts, HRS is pleased to introduce new resources and revamped tools for the university community. Highlights include:

Recruitment Specialist
Jaide Wilhelm jaide.wilhelm@wsu.edu, (509) 335-9436, recently joined the HRS team as the Recruitment Specialist. Jaide is available to meet with hiring departments and search committees to help develop recruitment strategies and discuss best practices for search processes.

On-Demand Search Committee Trainings

Individuals with recruiting responsibilities may access updated versions of HRS’ on-demand training sessions for Faculty Recruitment Basics and Staff Recruitment Basics.

Candidate Experience Resources

New resources for creating a welcoming on campus candidate experience including ideas for putting together a packet of information showcasing the hiring department, WSU and the local region. Visit the Candidate Experience website for more information: hrs.wsu.edu/candidate+Experience

Advertising and Outreach Tools

HRS has contracted with JobTarget to allow for easy dissemination of online advertisements. Talent pools for sourcing potential candidates are also available. Visit the Outreach tools website for more information: hrs.wsu.edu/outreach+tools

Recruitment Trainings

HRS will offer instructor led recruitment related trainings throughout the year. See the schedule below:

Course	Date	Time
Faculty Recruitment Basics	Wed, Mar 11	1:30-3
Job Target User Training	Wed, Mar 25	1:30-3
Staff Recruitment Basics	Wed, Apr 15	1:30-3
Applying for Positions Within WSU	Thu, Jun 25	9:30-11
Job Target User Training	Thu, Sep 10	9:30-11
Faculty Recruitment Basics	Wed, Oct 14	10:30-12
Staff Recruitment Basics	Tue, Nov 3	9:30-11
Applying for Positions Within WSU	Tue, Dec 1	1:30-3

To view all of the updated resources visit: hrs.wsu.edu/recruitment+toolkit

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