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  • Most Important Thing You’ve Learned

    The most important thing that I learned was the modern issues with employee recruitment and selection. This is because I truly did not realize how big of a problem this was until this class. I knew that there were issues with it because of the ever changing world, but did not realize how bad it…

  • Self-Reflection

    1. What am I good at? I am good at being a good friend and am good at being there for the people in my life. I try to be the best I can everyday, even when it does not feel like I can be the best. I am good at learning from my mistakes…

  • IPIP Results & Reactions

    The results of the IPIP-NEO Test shows what your personality traits are with the traits of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism and openness to experience. In extraversion I score low on this. My score shows that I am introverted, reserved and quiet. I enjoy solitude and solitary activities. My socializing tends to be restricted to a…

  • Typical vs. Maximal Performance

    If I were a business owner I believe I would choose Jaime over Avery. This is because Jaime is consistent in their work and is someone that will have good results. In most situations having someone with good work and solid results is important. It is good to have someone that you know will be…

  • Critiquing a Recruitment Ad 

    Hi everyone, my name is Rebecca. I am very passionate about helping others and making an impact on the world. I strive to stay organized and on top of work to make sure that there are never any issues that cannot be solved. Being hardworking is something that I pride myself on and constantly want…

  • Week 3 – Blog Post: Job Descriptions 

    Personally, for my last job I was not initially applying for this specific position. The position I applied for was a cashier, but I was hired on as an order fulfillment associate. When applying to be a cashier the job description did not really influence my decision to apply. At the time of applying I…

  • Week 2 – Blog Post: Experiences with Discrimination

    Outstanding claims of discrimination would definitely change the way I felt about any company if the claims are true. I would even be cautious if there were claims against a company because I do not want to support companies that discriminate. For example, if I found out a clothing company I like was discriminating against…

  • Week 1 – Blog Post: The Case for Recruitment & Selection 

    There are a multitude of reasons why a company might allocate more resources toward marketing or product design rather than recruitment. As for marketing within a company it is important that they stay focused on making sure their company attracts new customers as well as retaining existing ones. Marketing is a good way to do…

  • Week 1 – Blog Post: Job Application Experiences 

    The last job I applied to was actually my current job at The Home Depot. It was actually a very surprising experience for me. When I was applying to jobs, it was during 2020 so I was honestly not expecting too much in terms of job openings. The application itself was very simple and easy…

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