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The following list of key competencies would represent the initial selection criteria:
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Assist in developing and monitoring the Department's budget.
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Work with all levels of management to develop budgetary needs of existing and new activities, including analysis and forecast of revenue and expenditure trends and program modifications.
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Prepare written and oral summaries of base budget increases and/or reduction options and summarize into required budget format.
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Assist in the development of budget packages, current service level exceptions, fund shifts, narratives and program option package detail reports.
Would you use any employment tests? Which ones? For which KSAs? Why?
Because this is a degreed position, no employment tests would be administered.
Develop a set of 6-8 interview questions (e.g., behavioral, situational, etc.) to ask so you can determine if the candidate has the KSAs required to perform the job and if they would be a good fit for the organization.
A useful way to gain further insights into a given position is...
In this regard, Arthur notes that, "Ask employees in the classification you are trying to fill to identify key elements of the job so that you can emphasize those significant aspects to applicants" (2006, p. 6). Beyond the specific questions that this would provide, some general interview questions relevant to the position would include the following:
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Do you have any problems getting to work on time?
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What is your dream job?
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What did you enjoy most about college?
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Please tell me about your skills with Excel.
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Will you be able to work some weekends?
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Will you be able to travel from time to time?
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Can you consistently meet deadlines?
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Arthur, D. (2006). Recruiting, interviewing selecting and orienting new employees. New York:
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Davidson, M. J & Fielden, S. L (2003). Individual diversity and psychology in organizations.
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
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