1. Business Goal: Hire a Recent Graduate through the Pathways Program
1.1. Write an acceptable Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) [Hiring Manager]
1.1.1. PRACTICE
1.1.1.1. Matching game, match examples to each requirement
1.1.1.2. Use judgment to determine appropriate responses
1.1.1.3. Write sample postings based on case studies of job needs
1.1.1.3.1. Posting Must include the following (Minimally Acceptable)
1.2. Consult with HR Representative to ensure the JOA is legally defensible and results in a manageable number of candidates [Hiring Manager]
1.2.1. PRACTICE
1.2.1.1. Review JOA examples to determine if they meet the legal requirements
1.2.1.1.1. Concept: The JOA must meet the following requirements:
1.2.1.2. Select appropriate strategies for example JOAs based on case studies of job needs
1.2.1.2.1. Concept: Strategies for Managing JOAs
1.3. Convert announcement into a JOA in USA Jobs [HR Rep]
1.3.1. Use Job Opportunity Announcement Template
1.3.2. Receive and compare applicants, issue a cert for qualified candidates, veteran preference
1.3.3. Send list of applicants to Hiring Manager for review
1.4. Review resumes, select candidates, and interview [Hiring Manager]
1.4.1. PRACTICE
1.4.1.1. Select appropriate resumes from sample pool
1.4.1.2. Review pre-existing eLearning on Interviewing Skills
1.5. Select candidates, rank, and send to HR [Hiring Manager]
1.5.1. PRACTICE
1.5.1.1. Rack and stack exercise using a samples set of resumes and interview results
1.5.1.1.1. Concept: How to "Rack and Stack" (a common hiring rubric for Federal jobs)
1.5.1.1.2. Concept: Criteria for ranking candidates