Due: After completion of Lesson 7 Credit weight: 25% of your final grade Expectations: 500–750 words Summary: Developing a recruitment strategy Format Download the assignment requirements by clicking

HRMT 301 Assignment 2

Due: After completion of Lesson 7

Credit weight: 25% of your final grade

Expectations: 500–750 words

Summary: Developing a recruitment strategy

Format

Prepare your assignment in a format that is compatible with Microsoft Office. When naming your assignment file for submission, be sure to include your last name, the course name, and the assignment number, as in this example:

Smith_HRMT301v5_Assign2.docx

When your assignment is complete, return to the Assignment 2 link on the course website, and follow the instructions for submitting it.

Questions (40 marks total)

Choose a position or role within an organization that you have worked in or are familiar with. With this role in mind, complete Parts I and II of the assignment as outlined below.

PART I: Elements of a Recruitment Strategy (30 marks)

Using the material from Chapter 6 of your textbook as a guide, develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy for the role you have chosen. Your strategy should address each of the following elements:

Review the organization’s goals and objectives.
Establish a budget.
Establish a timeline.
Review the job description for your chosen role.
Review the factors that will enhance or detract from your organization’s attractiveness to job candidates.
Develop your selection criteria.
Develop a profile of your “ideal” candidate.
Develop and create a job advertisement and/or recruiting materials for this job.

PART II: Recruitment Sources (10 marks)

After identifying the target applicant pool creating the job advertisement, choose the most appropriate recruitment method or sources for reaching potential job applicants. Discuss the following elements:

What factor(s) does the organization need to consider when choosing the most appropriate recruitment method?
How do you think the organization should advertise the position? Identify the best way(s) to reach the target applicants for this job, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of your choice(s).

Instructions

Use headings and sub-headings to clearly indicate which parts of the assignment you are answering in each section of your response.
Your answers must demonstrate knowledge of the course materials and be based upon or reference an authority. Clearly reference any information that you quote directly or paraphrase, using APA Style.
All quotations and sources of ideas (paraphrased) should be identified by in-text citations and a reference list, including material from the textbook, course readings, course site, or any other source.
The Athabasca University Calendar contains information about interpretations of and penalties for plagiarism and academic misconduct. Please review this information.
Contact your Academic Expert via the Student Support Portal if you have any questions about this assignment or how to cite paraphrased or quoted material correctly. The Student Support Portal can be accessed by clicking on the “Make a Request” button in the top right-hand corner of your screen from the course homepage.

Evaluation Rubric

	Exceeds Expectations	Meets Expectations	Partially Meets Expectations
Marks	25–30	15–25	0–15
Part 1 /30	Demonstrates a strong understanding of the process and importance of developing a recruitment strategy. Discussion is well supported by relevant course concepts and theories. Writing style is clear, concise, and appropriate for business communication; applies correct grammar, spelling, and structure; complies with APA Style.	Demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the process and importance of developing a recruitment strategy. Discussion includes some use of relevant course concepts and theories to support response. Writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and structure; does not consistently comply with APA Style.	Demonstrates a developing or poor understanding of the process and importance of developing a recruitment strategy. Discussion includes minimal or no relevant course concepts and theories to support response. Writing contains many errors in grammar, spelling, and structure and/or poorly complies with APA Style.
Marks	8–10 marks	6–7 marks	0–5 marks
Part 2 /10	Demonstrates excellent understanding of recruitment sources and factors to consider when recruiting. Demonstrates a high level of understanding of applicable theories and concepts. Writing style is clear, concise, and appropriate for business communication; applies correct grammar, spelling, and structure; complies with APA Style.	Demonstrates a basic understanding recruitment sources and factors to consider when recruiting. Demonstrates an acceptable level of understanding of applicable theories and concepts. Writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and structure; does not consistently comply with APA Style.	Demonstrates a minimal understanding of recruitment sources and factors to consider when recruiting. Demonstrates a poor understanding of applicable theories and concepts. Writing contains many errors in grammar, spelling, and structure; rarely complies with APA Style.