The Hiring Game
"The Hiring Game" is a role-playing activity that simulates the hiring process to help participants understand the criteria and considerations involved in making a successful hire. The game can be used as a tool for training and development, as well as for team building and problem-solving.
Here's how "The Hiring Game" works:
Divide the group into teams, with each team representing a hiring committee.
Provide each team with a job description and a list of candidates who have applied for the job. The resumes should include information such as education, work experience, skills, and achievements.
Ask each team to review the resumes and other materials provided by the candidates, and to develop a shortlist of candidates they would like to interview.
Once the shortlist is developed, each team should conduct mock interviews with the candidates they have selected.
After the interviews, each team should make a final hiring decision and present their choice to the group, along with their rationale for the decision.
Facilitate a discussion among the groups about the hiring process, including the criteria they used to evaluate candidates, the strengths and weaknesses of different candidates, and the decision-making process they used to make their final selection.
Discuss the consequences of a good hire versus a bad hire. Ask participants to consider how a good hire can contribute to the success of a team and an organization, while a bad hire can have negative impacts on productivity, morale, and reputation.
Encourage participants to reflect on their own experiences with hiring and share any best practices or lessons learned.
"The Hiring Game" provides participants with a hands-on experience of the hiring process and helps them understand the importance of careful candidate evaluation and selection. It can also help participants develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as gain a better understanding of the challenges and complexities of the hiring process.
This activity can be especially useful for managers, recruiters, or anyone involved in the hiring process.