Re-Visiting the Realistic Job Preview

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Re-Visiting the Realistic Job Preview
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A Realistic Job Preview (RJP) is a Recruitment
and Staffing Solution used to communicate both
the good and bad aspects of a job. It provides a
candidate with a realistic view of what the job
entails. The value it adds to recruitment and
staffing is that it helps a candidate determine
if they are a good match for the job.
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The RJP is a candidate self-evaluation tool, not
an objective talent selection assessment. It can
help reduce turnover by weeding out candidates
who dont like some specific aspects of the job.
The RJP should be introduced early in the
recruitment process.
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How to Create a Realistic Job Preview
First you need to decide whether your RJP will be
in written format or in video format. You will
need to interview current employees in the
position. Ask them to identify and list the best
aspects of the job.
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Then have them list the worst aspects. Ask them
what they wish they would have known prior to
accepting the job. It is good to balance a few
positive aspects with a few negative aspects in
the RJP.
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Multimedia presentations
RJPs using multimedia formats, such as video,
CDs, or web-based presentations are more
interesting to candidates. You can demonstrate
what the position entails by showing employees
engaged in the job.
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Booklets or brochures
Booklets or brochures need to include both
positive and negative aspects of the job. The
materials can consist of glossy brochures or even
photo albums compiled by the employees working in
the job.
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Group Presentations
Group presentations can be an entertaining way to
discuss the positive and negative aspects of the
position. Having a couple of current employees in
the job is a great way for candidates to learn
about the details.
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In RJP meetings, current employees explain in
their own words what the job entails in terms of
potential rewards, challenges, perks and
benefits. Current employees need to be trained
for the RJP presentations.
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Pre-application job previews
Information is posted on the organization's
website in a discussion forum. Current employees
in the position facilitate the online
discussions.
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These RJPs can include basic information, such as
pay scale, benefits, general job responsibilities
and requirements, work hours and job locations.
Current employees monitor and respond to the
inquiries.
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Develop an RJP Evaluation Plan
Identify who will implement the RJP plan. Which
managers, employees, and human resources staff
will participate? Clarify the strategic intent of
the RJP and the desired outcomes. Identify
relevant job duties. Identify the aspects of the
job that satisfy and dissatisfy employees.
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The RJP needs to blend the positive and negative
information. Determine your preferred format.
Consider resource and time constraints. Determine
where the RJP will be introduced in the
recruitment process. Monitor implementation to
ensure the RJP plan is being followed.
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Evaluate the results that are obtained. Is the
RJP having the desired impact on turnover in the
position? The Realistic Job Preview is a
proven Recruitment and Staffing Solution
USA. Contact us to get started today.
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