Dr. Patricia Kapper

Kara, Recognition is so important to employees. It doesn't have to be a major, costly kind of recognition either. For some, a simply thank you along with a certificate is adequate to let the employee know that they are appreciated. One of the questions I always ask a Dean or President candidate is: "Faculty are one of our best assets. What have you done recently to let faculty know how much you appreciate them?" This could be adjusted for any type of position but it let's you know whether or not your candidate is one who does recognize others. This… >>>

Bryce, It is also important to start with a well written job description. Once you have clear expectations on what the responsibilities are and the qualifications, it is easier to write the questions which will be asked of all candidates. That then allows you to make comparisons between candidates and ultimately to identify the best person for the position. Once you get into the actual job interview, it is important to set the stage, so to speak, for the interview. If you have a table to sit around, that creates more of a comfort zone than a desk between the… >>>

Erin, It sounds like you have a good process in place at your campus. Using multiple sources will give you a variety of candidates from which to choose. Some sources will be better for certain positions than others. Over time you will learn which source to use thereby saving you on your recruiting costs. So much time is spent working in teams that your secondary interview process is great for weeding out those who might not be good team players. Organization fit is a key factor in hiring for any position these days. Since you generally have your pick, you… >>>

Alex, You wer very thorough in your response. Thank you. It sounds like you do a great job of preparing for the interview. You alluded to the job description but that really needs to be the centerpiece of the whole process. Designing a job description which clearly lays out the responsibilities and the qualifications for the position will then drive the interview process, in particular the questions which are asked of the applicant. I like the fact that you create a list of questions, which I then assume will be asked of each applicant. This provides you with a easy… >>>