Note the opportunity for experience, from a comfortable seat at home.
A number of UBs have done this and thought it was well worth it.
Tom Mitchell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Industrial & Organizational Psychologist
Division of Applied Behavioral Sciences I-O program<http://www.ubalt.edu/cas/graduate-programs-and-certificates/degree-programs/applied-psychology/>
Learning Commons 411
University of Baltimore
1420 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Mobile: 410 812 0354
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From: Hargrove, Lakeasha <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 3:13 PM
Subject: Jefferson County Human Resources March 2021 Assessment Application Invitation
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Hello!
My name is Lakeasha Hargrove, and I am writing to you on behalf of the Jefferson County Commission Human Resources Department in Birmingham, Alabama regarding an opportunity for your Graduate Students to gain hands-on experience in a real work setting with Personnel Selection professionals. We would like to invite your Graduate Students to develop experience in assessing the interview responses of candidates for jobs within Jefferson County Commission. Our objective is to develop a positive, ongoing partnership with your school that will be beneficial for each of us.
As the Jefferson County Human Resources Department prepares to recruit assessors to assist in our selection procedures for multiple positions, I am seeking your help in recruiting assessor volunteers for our upcoming selection and hiring test assessment. In order to accurately and effectively assess the candidates' performance in these selection processes, we are recruiting graduate students who are enrolled in Industrial/Organizational or Organizational Behavior Master and/or PhD programs or any individual who has employee selection assessment experience to assist in the final assessment of these candidates. The assessment centers permit individuals to demonstrate their knowledge and competence related to these jobs through structured interviews. Assessors will receive training regarding the assessment process which includes how to complete scoring of the candidates.
Due to current circumstances regarding COVID-19 we have had to reevaluate our standard procedures and plan to initiate online assessments. Details regarding the schedule, training, and expectations are provided below.
Assessment Dates: Monday, March 8th - Friday, March 19th
Equipment:
Assessors will need the following equipment to participate with our assessment week:
* Computer with access to the internet.
* A secluded location to listen to audio recordings.
Assessor Training
Assessors are required to participate in a combined General Assessor and Job Specific Assessor Training session. This training will occur on Monday, March 8th and will last between 3-4 hours. The training will occur at 8:30 am CST. Everyone must participate in the training at the same time. If you do not participate in the training you will not have the opportunity to participate in the assessment. Please contact Sarah Freed (copied in this email) if you have any questions regarding this training.
Assessor Schedule
Several jobs will be assessed during this scheduled assessment week. On average, it takes around an hour to assess one candidate. Our goal is to assign 7-10 candidates per panel. After the training occurs on Monday, February 8th, the assessors can communicate with their partners regarding their schedules and when they can assess. Assessors are expected to complete their assessment of their assigned candidates by Friday, March 19, 2021.
This is a great opportunity to acquire hands on experience in selection. After completion of the assessment process you will have a deeper understanding regarding selection in I-O psychology and its application in an organization. A description of your participation in the assessment week will be provided to you to add to your resume. If you or your students are interested in gaining valuable applied experience in the field of employee selection by assisting or if you would like more information, please feel free to contact me at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Also, I have attached a flyer with the link to apply that can be shared with others who may be interested in applying for this exciting opportunity!
You may also use this link to fill out the survey to indicate your interest in assessing with the county: https://forms.gle/dLoVwH57JGbXByt97
Registration will be open from Tuesday, February 16, 2021 until Sunday, February 28, 2021. Registration will close at 5:00 pm (Central Time) on February 28th.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Again, thank you for being willing to volunteer to assist with our assessment. We look forward to working with you!
Additional information will be sent once you have been selected to assist with the assessment week.
With Gratitude,
Lakeasha
Lakeasha Hargrove
Strategic Relationship Management | Human Resources Department | Jefferson County Commission
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North (610-A), Birmingham, AL 35203
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