An exploratory study focused on teacher participation in the decision-making processes of personnel selection in public schools. A stratified random selection procedure was employed to select a sample of public school teachers (kindergarten through 12th grade) in a large midwestern state. The survey was mailed to a total of 305 teachers, 60…

Past research on the employment interview has suggested that interviewers are influenced by many variables, including physical attractiveness. To investigate the potential interaction of applicant sex and attractiveness on hiring decisions, the type of job, applicant sex, and applicant physical attractiveness were manipulated to determine the…

The recruitment process of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) program at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) was evaluated. Surveys were conducted to obtain data. Subjects were 163 NJIT students and 293 employment recruiters who conducted campus interviews. Findings indicate that campus recruiters, a majority of whom…

Information contained in this handbook is intended to provide a picture of the credit union job market and hiring procedures as they relate to young applicants. Section 1 of the handbook describes what credit unions are and why they are interested in young employees. Section 2 details the credit union job market, including discussion of jobs…

This paper discusses the selection and training of appropriate staff for day care. It is suggested that an ecological view of a day care center which considers all environmental factors helps draw attention to the importance of all staff members (including cooks, bus drivers, secretaries) in providing enriching experiences for the children. Total…

The author suggests procedures to help interviewers determine whether a young job applicant who has left school will be an appropriate new entrant, receptive to training. Measures are recommended which would promote cooperation between employers and schools in order to acquaint teachers with working conditions and employment requirements. (AJ)

This article is based on an in-depth qualitative study which focuses on past and current faculty hiring practices in the community college system. It represents a comprehensive approach, including a review of literature, evaluation of practices across community college systems, and informal interviews with faculty and administrators about the…

Employers' attitudes toward employees' speech affects hiring. (CH)

Managers and students received age-related or neutral information, then viewed videotape of interview of old or young job applicant. Under neutral condition, managers preferred young applicant for low-status job; students favored old applicant for high-status job. Under age-related condition, managers favored old applicant for low-status job;…

A career counseling program evaluated the self-esteem of 28 displaced homemakers, then presented 3 sessions on the importance of personal appearance in hiring practices, wardrobe management, nonverbal communication, professional image, and self-concept. Analysis of participant evaluations indicated improved levels of control and confidence and…

Studies show that the most frequently used public or private job search method among job seekers is checking with friends and relatives. This method also generates the most accepted jobs. Direct applications without referral and newspaper ads are also used relatively frequently. Less-skilled employees and minorities use the U.S. Employment Service…

Because interviewing is a face-to-face interaction belonging to the genre of interpersonal relationships, the employment interview is subject to some of the same problems that beset interpersonal relationships. Problems can occur in both interviews and interpersonal relationships because of bias, which originates from background characteristics,…

Unstandardized and unstructured interviews can have an adverse impact on the hiring of minority groups; the personnel interview does not substitute for well designed and valid objective tests as predictors of job success. (TA)

Describes the development and implementation of a training program for new on-campus recruiters. The program utilized a simulated recruiting trip to a college campus. Lists benefits to both the college and the company. (RC)

Examines strategies to optimize hiring effectiveness for new employees. Discusses how to develop a philosophical, legal, and ethical personnel structure. Presents basic principles for making personnel decisions. Discusses basic steps in making effective hiring decisions, including identifying job prerequisites, looking at a reasonable number of…