H.R. WINTER TEST 3 Flashcards
What is a job description used for? slide 2
it is used to define the need for employment.
>an up to date job description is essential.
what is an Employee Requisition used for?
it is used to request management approval and authorization to fill the job.
>you don’t want to go through the interview and selection process and then find out you will not be permitted to fill the job.
> know from the start whether the job is non exempt or exempt and how much you are allowed to pay the person.
for how long should a job 1posting be posted for?
all openings should be posted for at least three (3) days
>lotus notes
> S.A. careers site (linked to indeed.com)
> other advertising options at your command’s discretion
what should we look for on a resume /application?
- blanks or omitted info
- gaps in employment
- frequency of job changes
- reasons for leaving
- inconsistencies
what should you do during an interview?
- have another manager present
- keep interview questions job related.
- ask the same questions of all applicants
- don’t just ask yes or no questions
- listen more than you talk
what are some competency base questions?
- relate past performance to probable on the job behavior.
- answers are indicators, not predictors of future performance
- seek specific from from the applicant’s past that will allow you to project how this person will perform in similar circumstances.
what are some common lead ins questions? slide 6
- tell me about a time when you..
- give me an example of a specific occasion when you
- described the most significant…
- how often in the past year were you called upon to…
what are some selections that you should have?
- have at least 2-5 interviews
- have a second interview with the top one or two applicants and have them come back to meet with your supervisor.
- checking references is not optional
- no job offer until you have headquarters’ approval to proceed.
what should you do prior to the new hire’s first day?
- get back to all other applicants who were not selected.
- written offer letter
- prepare work area and equipment
- notify co workers
- arranged for training and schedule orientation at DHQ
- have employees handbook and required forms ready to be completed on first day.
what are the required paperwork?
- w-4
- I-9 =must be completed with in the first three days
- emergency info
- self id forms for race/ethnicity
- direct deposit (optional but recommended)
6.health enrollment forms now requested during first 3 days of employment for full time hires, despite 90 day waiting period.
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what is the employee eligibility to receive the FMAL benefits?
an employee who has worked at least 12 months and 1250 hours prior to the start of the leave.
> length of leave: 12 weeks in the 12 month period as defined by the employer. SA policy is a “rolling 12 month period.”
what type of paid absence time is always payable at termination?
At termination, all employees will be paid for the unused balance of their vested vacation pay in a lump sum in their final pay.
what type of paid time off is available during an employee’s first 90 days?
During this period you are not eligible for benefits such as sick days, personal days, vacation, health benefits, or life insurance.
(this period gives the employee time to decide if the job suits him/her. and gives the employer time to evaluate whether the employee is right for the position.
