CQUniversity Unit Profile.

Students are to complete three (3) online quizzes. Only the top two scores will be considered toward the final Assessment 1 score.
These will be conducted during Weeks 3, 5 and 7 and are accessible through the 'Assessment Block' of the unit Moodle site.
Online quizzes open on Monday at 5.00 a.m. of the respective week and close on Sunday 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 (5 marks)
Online Quiz 2 - will cover material from Weeks 3 and 4 (5 marks)
Online Quiz 2 - will cover material from Weeks 5 and 6 (5 marks)
Number of Quizzes: 3

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 - Critical Discussion (600 words) - Significance of Recruitment and Selection - Critically discuss the significance of effective recruitment and selection to organisations in contemporary workplaces. Your discussion should demonstrate an understanding of key recruitment and selection concepts, current challenges, and relevant academic literature.
• Part 2 - Position Description (300 words) - Interview a person known to you who is currently employed in a graduate-level role and, based on information gathered about their position, prepare a Position Description (PD). The Position Description should include key responsibilities, reporting relationships, and selection criteria relevant to the role.
• Part 3 - Resume Preparation (300 words) - Locate a current job advertisement for a HR Recruitment Consultant or a similar position from a recognised employment website such as SEEK or LinkedIn. Prepare a professional resume tailored specifically to the requirements of the advertised role. You may use your preferred resume format.
• Part 4 - Resume Self-Reflection (300 words) - Reflect on and justify the decisions made when preparing your resume in Part 3. Consider factors such as format, structure, language, presentation, and alignment with the requirements of the advertised role.
• Part 5 - References (not included in the word count) - Integrate a minimum of eight (8) recent peer-reviewed scholarly references. These references should support the analysis presented in Part 1 and the reflection provided in Part 4.
• Part 6 - Appendices (not included in the word count) - You should include the following appendices: (a) interview questions and responses or a summary of the discussion used in Part 2, and (b) a copy of the job advertisement referred to in Part 3.

Important: Before commencing this task, carefully read the detailed assessment instructions 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 Justification (30%) - Demonstrates critical analysis and a clearly integrated, well-developed argument across all parts of the assessment. Responses should move beyond description to evaluate the significance of recruitment and selection concepts, practices, and issues.
• Integration of Theory and Literature (20%) - Demonstrates effective integration of relevant theories, concepts, models, and frameworks from Human Resource Management literature. Academic literature should be used to support analysis, discussion, and reflection throughout the portfolio.
• Research (20%) - Demonstrates evidence of extensive research and understanding of the relevant material. Integrates a minimum of eight (8) recent peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles published from 2020 onwards. Academic sources should be relevant, credible, and used to support arguments and conclusions. Submissions that do not meet the minimum source requirement will not be eligible for a pass in this criterion.
• Self-Reflection (10%) - Demonstrates thoughtful reflection on the decisions made in developing the resume, including consideration of personal strengths, qualifications, experience, and alignment with the requirements of the selected job advertisement.
• Presentation, Referencing, Structure and Communication (20%) - Demonstrates professional presentation, logical organisation, and clear communication throughout the portfolio. Follows the required assessment structure and formatting guidelines. Uses APA 7th edition referencing consistently and accurately. Writing should be clear, concise, and free from significant spelling, grammar, and expression errors.

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 other forms of academic misconduct are taken very seriously. Such incidents will be reported and may result in a zero mark.

For this assessment, students must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS). You are permitted to use AI tools for planning, idea development, and research. However, your final submission should clearly demonstrate how you have developed, refined, and critically engaged with these ideas. Failure to properly disclose the use of AI tools or any misuse will be regarded as a breach of academic integrity and will be handled in accordance with the University's academic misconduct policies.

This assessment requires you to prepare and deliver a ~10-minute individual recorded presentation (15 slides, or 1500 word equivalent) in response to a business scenario provided on the unit Moodle site.

You may use PowerPoint, Zoom, or a similar presentation platform to record your presentation. You must be visible on screen for the duration of the recording so that presentation delivery skills can be assessed.

For this assessment, you will assume the role of an external HR recruitment consultant. Using the business scenario provided, you are required to select a real organisation that may be impacted by the issues described and prepare an advisory presentation for that organisation.

In your presentation, you should:

• Identify the key recruitment and selection issues affecting your chosen organisation.
• Conduct a critical analysis of the situation using relevant HR theories, concepts, and academic literature.
• Identify potential business, ethical, and legal considerations associated with the issues identified.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to improve recruitment and selection practices within the organisation.Integrate a minimum of eight (8) recent peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles published from 2020 onwards to support your analysis and recommendations.
• Critically reflect on your recommended solutions and the process of applying HR planning, recruitment, and staffing concepts to a real-world organisational context.

The business scenario provides the industry context only. You are required to conduct your own research and apply your analysis and recommendations to a real organisation operating within that industry. Before commencing this task, carefully read the detailed assessment instructions 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%) - Provides a clear introduction to the presentation, including the business scenario, organisational context, and your role as an external HR recruitment consultant. Clearly identifies the purpose of the presentation and the key recruitment and selection issues to be addressed.
• Analysis and Application of Knowledge (15%) - Demonstrates critical analysis of the recruitment and selection issues affecting the chosen organisation. Applies relevant HR theories, concepts, models, and frameworks to support the discussion. Integrates recent peer-reviewed academic literature throughout the presentation.
• Conclusion and Recommendations (15%) - Presents clear, logical, and evidence-based recommendations that address the identified issues. Conclusions should effectively summarise the key findings and reinforce the rationale for the proposed solutions.
• References (10%) - Demonstrates appropriate use of academic and supporting sources throughout the presentation. Integrates a minimum of eight (8) recent peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles published from 2020 onwards. Uses APA 7th edition referencing accurately and consistently in both in-text citations and the reference list.
• Presentation Delivery (15%) - Demonstrates professional presentation skills through clear communication, appropriate pace, confident delivery, audience engagement, and effective verbal and non-verbal communication. The presenter should be visible throughout the recording.
• Visual Aids (15%) - Demonstrates effective use of presentation software and visual design principles. Slides should be professional, visually appealing, clearly structured, and support the communication of key ideas. Appropriate use of images, diagrams, tables, and formatting is encouraged.
• Reflection (20%) - Demonstrates critical reflection on the recommended solutions and the process of applying HR planning, recruitment, selection, and staffing concepts to a real-world organisational context. Reflection should show insight into the strengths, limitations, and implications of the proposed recommendations.

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.

For this assessment, students must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS). You are permitted to use AI tools for planning, idea development, and research. However, your final submission should clearly demonstrate how you have developed, refined, and critically engaged with these ideas. Failure to properly disclose the use of AI tools or any misuse will be regarded as a breach of academic integrity and will be handled in accordance with the University's academic misconduct policies.