MEM 2221 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Cover Letter, W. M. Keck Observatory
11 Dec 2019
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Staffing - finding, attracting and keeping personnel needed to meet the organization"s goals. Effective staffing requires identifying the nature and number of people needed, planning how to get them, selecting the best applicants, orienting and training them, evaluating their performance, and providing adequate compensation. Most middle and upper management positions are filled by promotion, few hires at these levels where the organization does not already have someone with the right skills. Job description used to search for potential candidates. Resumes are reviewed, potential candidates are screened on campus or over the telephone, references are checked, and interviews on site are conducted, finally job offers are made. Resumes and cover letters provide a first impression (must have perfect appearance, grammar, and spelling) Identify the position or type of work. State why the company and position interest you. Concisely describe the education, experience, and other abilities that have prepared you for this position.
