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Recruiting and Hiring

Modules

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Creating Job Advertisements
Using Job Applications
Interviewing Candidates
Using Pre-Employment Tests
Conducting Background Checks and Drug Testing
Completing Essential Paperwork
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Managers everywhere have experienced the frustration of making a hiring mistake. You could end up with an employee who isn’t a good fit or – worse – face a lawsuit due to a misstep you made. This course helps you understand the legal issues surrounding the hiring process and offers suggestions to help you select the best candidate. Upon completion, you’ll have the information you need to sail through every stage of hiring.

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Using Job Applications
Interviewing Candidates
Using Pre-Employment Tests
Conducting Background Checks and Drug Testing
Completing Essential Paperwork
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