Information for Employers

Recruitment and Selection Guide for Employers

Recruitment

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  • List open positions on popular job search sites.
  • Visit the National Labor Exchange (NLx) NJ Employer Access Webpage to register for an account and post jobs for free.
  • Make sure job listings are engaging and include an accurate description of the job responsibilities and qualifications.
  • For additional assistance meeting your hiring needs, visit the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Business Services and Support page. From here, you can learn more about resources to support you and your employees, and can connect to a Business Services Representative for assistance in meeting your current and future business needs, including hiring and training staff.

Selection Process

  • Use open-ended interview questions to learn about the candidate and situational scenarios that ask the candidate to describe how they would handle a specific situation that may occur while performing the job. This will help you better understand the skills and attributes of the candidate and if they'd be a good fit.
  • Share a Realistic Job Preview with potential candidates to give them asense of the day-to-day activities of a DSP.
  • Involve people with disabilities using supports in the interview process to offer their perspective and ask questions.