Towson University
Allied Health Program
IDHP 311, Human Resource Mngt for AH Professionals
Portfolio II Expectations due in week 7
The two activities contained in this assignment should be submitted as single document
Part One:Complete chapter 9 essay question: Learning About Interviewing
Read the scenario described on page 157 (pages 124-125 in the old 5th ed.). Follow the instructions at the end of the scenario by addressing the following three points:
– What do you believe was done correctly in this scenario and why?
– What do you believe was done incorrectly in this scenario and why?
– Describe what you learned from completing this exercise?
*Remember to incorporate the McConnell text and any other sources (including your personal experience) into your responses.
Part one is worth 4 points.
Part Two: New supervisors benefit from guidance and advice from experienced managers when stepping into the role of the interviewer. In part two of this assignment, identify a professional with interviewing experience (preferably in a health discipline and not a close relative) that could serve as a mentor for this assignment and possibly for the future. Schedule time to hold a conversation to discuss the five questions listed below. Add at least two additional questions that relate to human resource management or professional development. In a written 2-page paper, reflect on your conversation and on the specific answers to each question. In your paper, briefly identify/describe the person and your relationship to him/her. At the conclusion of your reflection, comment on how your conversation will guide you in your future endeavors.
a. Do you feel an interview is an effective way to evaluate job applicants?
b. How do you prepare to interview a potential employee?
c. What is the most challenging or difficult aspect to interviewing job applicants?
d. What can a job applicant do to impress you during an interview?
e. What advice about interviewing can you provide to a new supervisor?
f. Add two question of your own choice.
Part two is worth 8 points
From the AHLT 311 syllabus
Clear, correct, and concise use of English is characteristic of an educated person. The quality of writing influences the ability to communicate ideas effectively. Poor writing will affect the grade for assignments. Students are expected to show in their written work (including discussion board postings) that they have read extensively in the areas suggested in class, as well as sought out additional sources of information. Written assignments are to be typewritten/printed, double-spaced, grammatically correct and free of spelling errors, and prepared in APA style. The Begin Here*tab contains links to APA resources.