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Recruiting and Hiring at Clemson
Clemson University is committed to hiring in a manner that is fair, compliant with state and federal laws and regulations, and attracts a diverse and talented community of scholars and staff.
The Talent Acquisition Team is here to provide guidance, transactional support, and a variety of tools and resources to make the recruitment process as seamless as possible.
We aim to provide excellent customer service to our candidates and campus partners, cultivating positive and collaborative relationships which result in the hiring of candidates of the highest caliber.
Related Links
Web-Based Training
- Hiring for Managers
- Supervisor Training: Effective Interviewing
- Disposition Training for Faculty Hires
- Disposition Training for Staff Hires
- Interfolio Training for Search Committees
For a full list of hiring resources visit the HR Resource Library.
Hiring Process Resources
Request
This phase entails crafting position descriptions and job advertisements as well as obtaining institutional approval to recruit for the position.
Recruit
This phase includes active position advertisement via staff or faculty job boards, social media, and state and federally required job boards. Additional advertising is encouraged to expand outreach.
- Hiring Checklist (PDF)
- Free Job Advertising Packages (PDF)
- Resources for Diversifying Candidate Pools (PDF)
- Visitor’s Guide (PDF)
- Interfolio Login
- PeopleSoft Login
- Accessing Application Materials User Guide (PDF)
- Accessing Application Materials Quick Reference (PDF)
- Accessing Application Materials Checklist (PDF)
Interview/ Selection
This phase includes candidate review, interviewing and selection utilizing a systematic and standard approach that allows for an objective and transparent process.
- SparkHire Guide (PDF)
- Sample Interview Questions (PDF)
- Sample Interview Evaluation Form (PDF)
- Sample Candidate Release Letter (DOCX)
- Faculty Disposition Guide and FAQ (PDF)
- Staff Disposition Guide and FAQ (PDF)
- Recording Scheduled Interviews (PDF)
- Scheduling Interviews User Guide (PDF)
- Scheduling Interviews Quick Reference (PDF)
Hire
This phase occurs when a final candidate has been selected and involves verification of reference check completion and a University background check for external candidates.
