A. Analyze factors in the internal and external labor market that influence the supply of and demand for firefighters by doing the following (refer to the scenario above and the attached “Memo on Proposed Employee Referral Plan” to complete these tasks):
1. Discuss three factors that are influencing labor demand.
2. Discuss three factors that are influencing labor supply.
B. Design a recruitment plan for firefighters by doing the following (refer to the task attachments and your knowledge of best practices to complete these tasks):
1. Identify three recruitment objectives for your organization.
2. Develop a recruitment strategy for attracting job applicants by doing the following:
a. Determine the size of the applicant pool needed to produce 25 viable candidates (job offer-ready) using yield ratios and the recruitment data in the attached “Data on Recruitment Sources and Methods.”
b. Recommend two types of individuals who should be targeted for recruitment (i.e., the target groups listed in the attached “Data on Recruitment Sources and Methods”).
i. Justify each of your two recommendations.
c. Describe two effective methods for reaching each target group.
C. Design a selection plan for firefighters by doing the following:
1. Recommend three appropriate selection methods for all target candidates.
a. Justify each of your three recommendations.
2. Describe two selection tests you will use to assess a candidate’s suitability for the job of firefighter.
3. Identify two background verification checks that should be used in the selection process including the following:
• type of check
• when the check should be conducted in the selection process
4. Discuss four methods of evaluating the overall effectiveness of your recruitment and selection plans.
D. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
E. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
RUBRIC
A1:LABOR DEMAND
COMPETENT
The candidate provides a logical discussion of 3 factors that are influencing labor demand. The discussion is comprehensive, well-reasoned, clearly explained, and sufficiently supported.
A2:LABOR SUPPLY
COMPETENT
The candidate provides a logical discussion of 3 factors that are influencing labor supply. The discussion is comprehensive, well-reasoned, clearly explained, and sufficiently supported.
B1:RECRUITMENT OBJECTIVES
COMPETENT
The candidate identifies 3 appropriate recruitment objectives for the organization.
B2A:APPLICANT POOL NEEDED
COMPETENT
The candidate accurately determines the size of the applicant pool needed to produce 25 viable candidates using yield ratios and the recruitment data in Exhibit 3.
B2B:RECRUITMENT TARGET RECOMMENDATION
COMPETENT
The candidate provides an appropriate recommendation of 2 types of individuals who should be targeted for recruitment. The recommendation is clear, logical, and appropriate in length and format.
B2BI:JUSTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDATION
COMPETENT
The candidate provides a logical justification of the recommendation of 2 types of individuals who should be targeted for recruitment that is credible and well-reasoned. The justification is clearly explained, logically constructed, and sufficiently supported.
B2C:DESCRIPTION OF METHODS
COMPETENT
The candidate provides an adequate description of 2 effective methods for reaching each recommended target group. The description is comprehensive, clear, sufficiently detailed, and appropriate in length and format.
C:SELECTION METHODS
COMPETENT
The candidate provides an appropriate recommendation of 3 appropriate selection methods for all target candidates. The recommendation is clear, logical, and appropriate in length and format.
C1A:JUSTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS
COMPETENT
The candidate provides a logical justification of each of the 3 recommendations. The justification is clearly explained, logically constructed, and sufficiently supported.
C2:DESCRIPTION OF SELECTION TESTS
COMPETENT
The candidate provides an effective description of 2 selection tests to assess a candidate’s suitability for the job of firefighter. The description is comprehensive, clear, sufficiently detailed, and appropriate in length and format.
C3:BACKGROUND VERIFICATION CHECKS
COMPETENT
The candidate identifies 2 background verification checks that should be used in the selection process including the given points.
C4:EVALUATION OF PROCESS EFFECTIVENESS
COMPETENT
The candidate provides a logical discussion of 4 methods of evaluating the overall effectiveness of their recruitment and selection plans. The discussion is comprehensive, well-reasoned, clearly explained, and sufficiently supported.
D:SOURCES
COMPETENT
The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.
E:PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
COMPETENT
Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.
Suporting Docs
https://www.mediafire.com/file/245gwr6fg9ie2a4/Data_on_Recruitment_Sources_and_Methods.docx/file
https://www.mediafire.com/file/cseloeefs3b0tza/Job_Description_of_Firefighters.docx/file
https://www.mediafire.com/file/4exp4sfyuh7dn5y/Memo_on_Proposed_Employee_Referral_Plan.docx/file