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MCat: Human Resources
Cat: Hiring

Interviewing guidelines. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Pre-employment tests. Recruiting and hiring practices. Relocation information. Negligent hiring. Internet recruiting. Guidance on criminal history and background checks, references, etc. of potential new hires.

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A Guide to Interviewing [17594] ?

Guidelines for employment inquiries and the employment interview process

Academic Hiring Manual [9590] ?

Steps to the hiring process in use at a major university

Behavioral Interviewing [8962] ?

Questions ask candidates for examples of current and past behavior

Can They Ask Me That? [9237] ?

Medical examinations and disability-related questions

Candidate Comparison Chart [12223] ?

Comparing people is easier if you use a matrix for your information

Conducting a Lawful Employment Interview [9739] ?

Guidance on conducting interviews

Confidentiality and Nonsolicitation Clauses [16182] ?

Designed for employees to understand the clauses commonly found in employment agreements

Counteroffers [9664] ?

Factors to consider before re-signing on the dotted line

Disabled: Recruiting Qualified People with Disabilities [23078] ?

Guide to develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment effort that is effective for your organization

e-Vets Advisor [26992] ?

Assists veterans preparing to enter the job market

Hiring Employees Articles [439] ?

Series of articles related to the hiring process

Hiring Guide for Small Business [23674] ?

26 page guide for an effective hiring process

Hiring Independent Contractors [1986] ?

Articles on self-employed consultants and contractors

Updated Hiring Responsibilities [19441] ?

What are your rights and responsibilities in hiring?

Hiring Toolkit [4262] ?

How to interview candidates

Hiring: Do You Know How To Pick Them? [13110] ?

Generate a Pool of Candidates

How to Hire a Sales Staff [15480] ?

Hiring an Effective Sales Team

How to Recruit and Hire for Better Results [15479] ?

Guidance on the hiring process

Interview Quiz [11366] ?

Online quiz on what to ask in an interview and quick tips for a successful interview

Interview: Quick Tips [20548] ?

Suggestions for a successful interview

Interviewing Guidelines [6695] ?

Job interview inquiries prohibited by law

Updated Interviewing Principles [12046] ?

Interviewing best practices for hiring and selection

Job Advertisement [5687] ?

Example of a job ad

Job Interview Template [5686] ?

Provides a template for conducting job interviews

Know Who You Want to Hire: An Interactive Hiring Tool [11683] ?

The elements to help you make a successful hire

Legal Checklist of Pre-Employment Inquiries [22304] ?

Inadvisable inquiries are listed here

Updated Legal Hiring Considerations [25418] ?

An employer reference for fair and legal hiring practices

New Employee Orientation Checklist [12194] ?

Consider the following items for your New Employee Orientation Checklist

New Hire Paperwork [13111] ?

Items to include in a new hire packet

Police Hiring: A Best Practices Guide [12799] ?

Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Police Personnel: A Best Practices Guide

Pre-Employment Testing and the ADA [pdf] [16007] ?

A discussion of the issue

Pre-employment Testing: Revealing the Person Behind the Resume [15481] ?

Advantages and disadvantages of pre-employment testing

Pre-Hire and Hiring Practices [26642] ?

Employment best practices guidance related to the hiring process

Preemployment Screening & Workplace Violence Prevention [26589] ?

What to look for when conducting preemployment screening and interviews

Recruiting and Hiring Templates [11115] ?

Sample forms, templates, checklists related to the recruiting and hiring process

Recruiting in Rough Times [15474] ?

Steps to lay the groundwork to recruit efficiently

Sample Applicant Letters [18498] ?

Three sample letters you can use

SESTAT Database [10106] ?

Employment, educational and demographic data on scientists & engineers in the USA

Statistics About People with Disabilities and Employment [4148] ?

Statistics on the Employment Rate of People with Disabilities

Tips on Employment Services [8647] ?

Advice on using employment services

Tracking Applicants [8165] ?

Recommended steps in the applicant tracking process

Uses of Pre-employment Tests in Selection Procedures [2640] ?

Article that provides guidance in how to use standardized tests in employment selection

Using Consumer Reports [10178] ?

What Employers Need to Know

Veteran's Preference for Federal Jobs [21799] ?

Explains veteran's priviledges regarding obtaining federal jobs


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