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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><img width="190" height="84" style="width:1.975in;height:.875in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.png@01DA3E20.8611A5B0"><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">An important message from FSU Office of Human Resources<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>This message has been approved by Shelley Lopez, Program Director, Communications/Special Projects, for distribution to all Department Representatives.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#F79646;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk151993500"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">The Office of Human Resources has implemented changes to the job posting and applicant screening process to streamline recruitment efforts and reduce HR touchpoints.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk152144168"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">As previously communicated, we will incorporate the following procedural changes when approving Staff (A&P and USPS) job openings created on or after January 3, 2024.</span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk152144168"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Job Posting and Staff Applicant Screening Changes:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Minimum qualifications in job postings for all Staff positions will be based on the level of education, years of experience, licensure, and physical ability, per the
<a href="https://cfprd.its.fsu.edu/hr/class_specs_public/"><span style="color:#0563C1">job class specifications</span></a> for the job code and the Position Description.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Additional skills or experience, if included, will be listed as preferred qualifications.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
</span><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Refer to </span><a href="https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/employment-recruitment-services/departments"><span style="color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none">Job Posting Checklists</span></a><span style="mso-ligatures:none">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Accordingly, screening questions for Staff positions will be used in a limited, specific capacity to confirm degree field, years of a specific experience, required licensure, or physical ability
necessary for the position per the <a href="https://cfprd.its.fsu.edu/hr/class_specs_public/">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Job Class Specifications</span></a> for the job code and the Position Description.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="mso-ligatures:none">The limited use of screening questions will eliminate a step for question approval before posting.
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Streamlined qualifications reduce data entry time for the department and increase posting turnaround time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Departments will be able to hire for potential and consider a candidate’s transferable skills and abilities who might have otherwise screen-rejected for the position.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol;mso-ligatures:none"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Refer to the updated training guide for
<a href="https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/training/CreatingaJobOpening.pdf">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Creating a Job Opening</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Job Openings approved before January 3, 2024, will remain on the previous recruitment process to ensure a fair and equitable search process for the existing pool
of applicants. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">The Office of Human Resources is available to partner with hiring departments in navigating today’s challenging job market. A
<a href="https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/employment-recruitment-services/departments/navigating-recruitment-todays-market">
<span style="color:#0563C1">web page</span></a> devoted to providing tools and practical approaches to enhance recruitment efforts at each stage of the hiring process is available. Information on how to advertise a hybrid work opportunity and recommended salary
language are a few topics covered to address current trends in the market. <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Our goal is to expedite requests, enhance processes, and empower departments. The Office of Human Resources will continue to monitor and adapt to the evolving labor market to recruit the best and brightest
workforce to FSU.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk147934470"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Questions?</span></b></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk147934470"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk147934470"></span><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Contact your
</span><a href="https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/docs/Analyst-and-Recruiter-Departmental-Assignments.pdf"><span style="color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none">assigned recruiter</span></a><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> in Employment & Recruitment
Services. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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