Students are to complete two online quizzes. The total score of both quizzes will be considered toward the final Assessment 1 score.

These will be conducted during Weeks 3 and 5 and are accessible through the 'Assessment Block' of the unit Moodle site.

Online quizzes open on Monday at 8.00 a.m. of the respective week and close on Friday at 11.45 p.m. of the same week.

You may attempt each quiz once only. You may complete 10 questions in each quiz in a single 20-minute period.

There are no alternatives to online quizzes. No extensions are allowed for quizzes.

Quizzes will cover learning material from selected weeks as indicated below;

• Online Quiz 1 - will cover material from Weeks 1 and 2 (10 marks)
• Online Quiz 2 - will cover material from Weeks 3 and 4 (10 marks)

A correct answer will receive full marks and an incorrect answer will not attract negative marks.

This assessment requires students to prepare a portfolio. A portfolio can be seen as both a product and a process:

• As a product, it holds the work records and documents you have produced during the unit and represents an edited collection of your learning achievements.
• As a process, it enables you to monitor your own learning systematically, reflect on your learning performance, present a coherent account of your achievements, and obtain feedback on your learning.

This individual assessment task should be 1500 words (+/- 10%) and accounts for 45% of the marks for this unit. The portfolio comprises six (6) parts.

• Part 1 - Short Answer Question (300 words) - Legislation and Legal Issues - Critically analyse the importance of employment-related legislation for the HR professionals in Australian organisations during the following stages of employment: (a) Preparing for recruitment and (b) after employment.
• Part 2 - Advertisement (300 words) - Assuming that you are an HR Manager in an Australian organisation. You are required to advertise a position of an "Assitant HR Manager" in your organisation. Please make a job advertisement using the AIDA framework for an "Assitant HR Manager" position to advertise on www.seek.com.au. 
• Part 3 - Interview Preparation (300 words) - You have received a number of applications via SEEK for the position of an "Assistant HR Manager". You have shortlisted three candidates for this position. You have decided to conduct the online structured interviews for this position. What arrangement will you make before the online structured interviews and why? Also, prepare an interview guide for a structured interview.
• Part 4 - Interview self-reflection (300 words) - Justify your choice of an online structured interview type used in Part 3 above.
• Part 5 - Evaluating Interviews (300) - Critically evaluate the factors that affect interview outcomes.
• Part 6 - References (not included in the word count) - Integrate a minimum of eight (8) peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles. These references are to back up your analysis provided in Part 1, Part 4, and Part 5.
• You may include Appendices if required (not included in the word count).

Important: Before commencing this task, carefully read the detailed assessment task and marking rubric available on the unit Moodle site.

Your portfolio will be assessed on the extent to which it meets each of the following criteria:

• Analysis and Justifications (30%) - Critical analysis and a clearly integrated and well-developed argument to respond to all parts of the assessment task.
• Integration of theory and literature (20%) - Integration of relevant theory, concepts, models, and frameworks.
• Research (20%) - Demonstration of extensive research and understanding of the relevant material. Integrates a minimum of eight (8) peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles published in the last 10 years (2013-2022)  (less than the minimum is not eligible for a pass in this section).
• Self-Reflection (10%) - Reflection on your choice of an online structured interview with reference to the assessment Part 4.
• Presentation, referencing, organisation, structure, communication (20%) - Following the recommended format, structure and presentation. Consistent use of APA style of referencing. Correct spelling, expression, grammar and use of language.

Penalties for late submissions are applied according to CQUniversity policy [-5% × 45 = -2.25 marks per day for every day the assessment is late. A late penalty is deducted from the total marks obtained by the student.]

Important: Plagiarism and academic misconduct are taken very seriously. Such incidents will be reported and may result in a “zero” mark.

This assessment requires you to read a business scenario (provided in the unit Moodle site) and make a 15-minute individual recorded presentation.

You may opt for a PowerPoint voice-over or similar software application in this process (should be able to see the presenter to assess presentation skills).

In your presentation, you should assume that you are an external HR recruitment consultant and address the following:

• Identify key issues in recruiting and selecting staff in a business scenario
• Critical analysis of the current situation using academic literature. 
• Identify potential business, ethical, and legal considerations
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to manage the key issues in recruiting and selecting staff for the respective organisation
• Incorporate a minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed journal articles to justify your arguments.

Important: Before commencing this task, carefully read the detailed assessment task and marking rubric available on the unit Moodle site.

Your presentation will be assessed on the extent to which it meets each of the following criteria:

• Introduction (10%) - Introduction of the task and issues in the scenario (as an external HR recruitment consultant)
• Critical analysis and application of knowledge (25%) - Critical analysis and application of relevant knowledge. Use of at least 5 peer-reviewed journal articles throughout the presentation.
• Conclusion and recommendations (15%) - Clarity and conciseness of conclusion and the appropriate evidence-based recommendations.
• References (10%) - Appropriate use of APA referencing to justify your points in the text and provide a 'References' list. Consistent use of APA style of referencing.
• Presentation delivery (20%) - Clear articulation and presentation of ideas. Demonstrates professionalism. Appropriate voice tone and body language during the presentation.
• Visual Aids (20%) - Competent and appropriate use of visual aids. Professional use of PowerPoint features such as font size, font colours, schematic diagrams and tables. Followed the assessment guidelines regarding the use of the PowerPoint voice-over or similar type of software for the presentation.

Penalties for late submissions are applied according to CQUniversity policy [-5%× 35 = -1.75 marks per day for every day the assessment is late. A late penalty is deducted from the total marks obtained by the student.]

Important: Plagiarism and academic misconduct are taken very seriously. Such incidents will be reported and may result in a “zero” mark.