Chapter 2. Moodle in Hiring and Interviewing
In the previous chapter we introduced a framework for thinking about how to implement Moodle in your organization. We also created a Moodle site, a course, and a forum in Moodle. In this chapter, we will build on these skills and teach you some new ones, while investigating ways to use Moodle to support the hiring process.
One of the key strategies necessary for a successful business is recruiting and retaining good employees. Moodle can be used as an effective tool in implementing these processes. This chapter will teach you how to use Moodle to facilitate the hiring processes. We will look at how to receive resumes and applications from candidates and evaluate them. We will also learn how to administer competency tests, schedule interviews, and collect reactions from multiple interviewers during the selection process.
In this chapter we shall:
- Learn how to set up a Moodle site to facilitate the hiring and interviewing process
- Learn how to create a Moodle assignment where candidates can upload their resumes or job applications
- Learn how to enable applicants to create new accounts
- Learn how to rate candidate's applications by using the grade assignments as an initial screening process
- Learn how to create and administer competency tests using the Moodle quiz module
- Learn how to coordinate an interview schedule using the choice module.
- Learn how to create interviewer resources and forums to assist interviewers and decision makers
So let's get started...
Tip
Recruiting and retaining good employees is critical to the success of a business. This chapter will focus on managing the recruiting process using tools in Moodle.