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Blog Post #10: Most Important Thing I’ve Learned

This term has been really great for me and has given me quite a bit knowledge on the subject of employee recruitment and selection. I learned things such as the perspectives from the organization, types of tests and assessments, the legalities of discrimination and so much more. However, the main takeaway that I got as being the most important thing learned from this class is that of being an advocate for myself within the hiring/negotiation process. I learned that there are some small things that I can do that will give me a huge advantage over other candidates. One of those things is to always read the job description and customize my resume so that It reflects this, so long as the information is true and accurate. Another thing I can do to advocate for myself is to not be a passive applicant. What I mean by the is that I create my own culture and brand so that i stick out from the norm. Knowing my rights about what questions can and cannot be legally asked is also another huge way that I can further myself ahead in the hiring process. In addition to the job description, using salary information to my advantage can be extremely helpful. Researching the salary ahead of time or using other industries as a benchmark can allow me to negotiate for either a higher salary, or at least better benefits than if I had not negotiated. Lastly, learning to negotiate might be the best way of all that I can advocate for myself and get ahead. Knowledge truly is power, and the more I have, the more power that I possess. Learning how to practice negotiating will allow my mind to be at ease when It is time for the real thing to happen. Overall, as I mentioned earlier this class, along with HRM, has taught me some really crucial things to keep in my mind for when I enter the real world after college. I have all the necessary skills and knowledge to do so, otherwise I wouldn’t be here right now, so now all I need to do is apply them!