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• Halo / Horn Effect: Interviewer allows one strong point to overshadow all others, either
positively or negatively.
• Similar to Me: Interviewer focuses on non-job factors that are common between the hiring
manager and applicant.
• Negative Emphasis: Applicant is rejected based on a small or irrelevant negative information.
THE JOB OFFER
When a selection has been made, there are still some items that must be considered. In a
decentralized organization, background and reference checks have not been made. Hiring
managers should specifically state that all job offers are contingent until references,
certification, background checks, medical screening, and New Employee Orientation are
completed. The offer may be withdrawn prior to completion of these requirements.
HUMAN RESOURCES ROLE
We are here to support and advise our school and department leaders. To some, this may
be common knowledge, but as we move forward, new principals and directors may find this
information valuable as they build an effective team of personnel and assist future leaders
with professional development. A strong working relationship between schools, departments,
and the District is key to our success and beneficial for our students.
LEGISLATION THAT HIRING MANAGERS MUST KNOW
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964 Unlawful for employers to discriminate based
on race, color, religion, national origin, and
sex.
Age Discrimination Unlawful for employers to discriminate based
on age for applicants 40 and older.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Unlawful to discriminate against qualified
individuals with a disability because of the
disability.
Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Selection procedures that have adverse
Procedures impact on the hiring of a protected class are
discriminatory.
Rehabilitation Act Unlawful to discriminate based on physical or
mental disabilities.
Uniformed Services Employment and Protects the employment, reemployment,
Reemployment Rights Act and retention of members of the uniformed
services.
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