Career Employment

Training Testimonials

We are proud to share the below reviews regarding our Behavioral Based Interviewing (BBI) 1-Day Training. This training is the combination of BBI 101, BBI 201, BBI 301 and Legal Considerations – 4 trainings in one day.

“I would highly recommend all supervisors involved in hiring decisions to attend the one day Behavioral Based Interviewing training class. The presenters and material discussed was thorough, informative and educational. Upon completion of this class, you will be better equipped to make the right hire not only for your work unit but the University of Kentucky!” – Joe Sharpe, Assistant Athletic Director (UKAA – Administrative Support)

“The Behavior Based Interviewing 1-day training course was a very informative session that will no doubt improve my employee selection process. The depth of response that Behavior Based Interviewing requires will exhibit a candidate’s true abilities in problem solving beyond the typical interview format. The material of the course and the knowledge and organization of the instructors made the course an interesting, relevant, and enjoyable experience. I would recommend it to any supervisor that wants to improve the employee selection process in their department.” – Aaron Epperson, Health Information Management Manager/UKHC (EVPHA Revenue Management)

“I really enjoyed the one-day training on Behavior Based Interviewing. Being off-campus makes it difficult to attend each session separately. The one day program really fit my needs. I found the STARs concepts very helpful in narrowing down the candidates. Thank you for a very enlightening day.” – Marsha Marsh, Administrative Support Associate I/UKHC (Anesthesiology – IPG)

Upcoming Trainings
To learn more about these trainings, click on the training title or visit http://www.uky.edu/HR/employ/HEPTraining.html#JobPosting.

UK's Hiring Process & Interviewing Techniques
Tuesday, September 15th
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
220 Scovell Hall, Suite 2

Legal Considerations
Tuesday, September 22nd
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
203 Student Center Addition

Behavior Based Interviewing 301
Thursday, September 24th
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
403 Wethington Building

How to Develop an Effective Job Posting
Tuesday, October 6th
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
403 Wethington Building

Behavior Based Interviewing 1-Day Training
Tuesday, October 20th
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
220 Scovell Hall, Suite 1

To register for the trainings, please use the “myUK” Training Center available under Employee Self-Service at http://myuk.uky.edu.

Please Note: Since online registration will be temporarily be unavailable from August 28th through September 7 you can also register for these training sessions by contacting your Employment Consultant or Jonathan Gent. We apologize for the inconvenience, but looking forward to having you in our classes.

Did You Know?

Automatic emails are sent to all applicants as soon as disposition reasons are completed in OES. This email communication informs the applicant that another candidate was offered and accepted the position. HR Employment recommends that you enter all disposition reasons into OES after your top candidate has accepted the position and successfully completed the pre-employment screening. This ensures that you communicate the right message at the right time to those who did not receive an offer or interview for the position. It also provides you with the opportunity to offer the position to your second choice candidate if your top candidate doesn’t work out or you decide to re-open the position all together. This recommendation also ensures that mixed messages aren’t communicated during the selection process.

Selecting for Success TIP: Extending the Offer!
After investing time in the hiring and selection process, you want to ensure you close the deal by hiring your top choice candidate. Extending the “official” offer can make a big impact on the final outcome. Here are some TIPS to consider when extending an offer:

• Thank the candidate again for his or her time and deliver the good news!
• Highlight howhis or her expertise/experiencematches the position and how you believe the candidate will impact the department and the organization.
• Discuss the compensation details of the offer including the salary and university’s exceptional benefits package.
• Let the candidate know that the offer is contingent on the necessary pre-employment screening.
• Keep in mind that you don’t want to force an on-the-spot decision. Give the candidate an opportunity to ask questions.
• It is okay for the candidate to take some time. The two of you can agree on a date that the candidate can get back to you with a decision.
• Once the candidate has officially accepted the position, don’t hesitate to share your enthusiasm with him/her.
• Also make sure to discuss the candidate’s start date, paperwork, and training plan after you have confirmation that the candidate’s pre-employment screening has been completed successfully.

Extending a job offer is a very important aspect of the hiring and selection process and is often overlooked and undervalued. Following these TIPS will help you be successful in getting your top candidate to accept!