The document summarizes the agenda and objectives of an AmeriCorps Program Directors meeting on recruitment. The meeting covers traditional and non-traditional recruitment methods with a focus on using social media. It also discusses how to evaluate an applicant's commitment to service and work ethic through interviews and mutual selection processes.

1. Q. Consulting Group AmeriCorps Program Directors Meeting “ Whosoever Will, Let Them Come?” Antonio Q. Meeks, Facilitator Copyright © 2010 Q. Consulting Group

4. Ice Breaker “Head Hunter”

5. Recruitment Methods Traditional & Non-traditional

10. Commitment to Service What is it? How is it measured?

11. Mock Commitment to Service Interview As a hiring AmeriCorps Director, explain to the interviewee your understanding of a commitment to service.

12. What is Work Ethic and How is it measured?

13. Work Ethic A set of values based on hard work and diligence. It is also the belief in the moral benefit of work and its ability to enhance character.

17. Situational Interview A series of questions that require the candidate to place her or himself in the position of actual job performance.

18. Mock Situational Interview Observe then practice with a partner

19. Mutual Selection A process whereby both parties have a clear understanding of each party’s ability and responsibility to opt in or opt out of the relationship at the time in which either party feels a continuations of the relationship is futile.

21. Statement of Mutual Selection At any time in the selection process that you feel you cannot meet the requirements of this program you have the right and responsibility to withdraw from the selection process. Likewise, we also have that same right and responsibility.

22. Mutual Selection Mock Interview Observe then practice with a partner

23. Round Robin Within your small group, share best practices, successes, and lessons learned about recruiting.

24. Transfer of Learning What new information did you learn as a result of this workshop? How will you use this knowledge in your work?

25. Questions?

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