June 2005 — Applications
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Relying on Web-Based Technology to Secure Top Talent
Reviewing and assessing submissions. The back-end portion of the professional development tool lets HR review a job submission, then choose who should interview the applicant through a drop-down box. As interviews are completed, applicants’ portfolios travel with them so there is no more waiting on internal mail to get a paper file from one desk to the next. Also, if an applicant seems particularly well-suited for a job that is not yet active, the file can be flagged for follow-up.
From the HR perspective, we want to intelligently assess and hire the best people as quickly as possible. The ratings and comments of staff members who have interviewed an applicant are obviously critical to the hiring decision; however, confidentiality of rating remarks is also crucial. Thus, with safeguards built into the tool, only the current reviewer can see comments and rankings associated with the application. This tool is immensely helpful in building an accurate record of an applicant’s interview activity. For example, if an elementary school teacher has interviewed at three schools within our district, the superintendent can view all ratings online—a real benefit in making a hiring decision.
"Our staff is our most valuable resource, and technology is helping us stay ahead of the competition for top talent."
At Park Hill, we are increasingly turning to Web-based tools to automate important processes. By automating our job application process and our professional development program, we speed processes and save costs by driving efficiency. Most important, we’re in a better position to attract the right educational talent, then enable and support their professional development. Our staff is our most valuable resource, and technology is helping us stay ahead of the competition for top talent.
Paul Kelly is the assistant to the superintendent of the Park Hill School District in Kansas City, MO.
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