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Hi all!
I'm new in this forum and I'm not from the Human Resources area, so I don't know If this is the right forum for this question.
I've noticed that HR here in Brazil usually has a gap of te
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Human Resources Technology Knowledge
posted at 3/15/2010 4:25 AM EDT
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Hi all!
I'm new in this forum and I'm not from the Human Resources area, so I don't know If this is the right forum for this question. I've noticed that HR here in Brazil usually has a gap of technology knowledge for making the right search for candidates and even make the interviews. Let me explain. When you talk about known development tecnologies, like .NET, ASP 3, Java, etc, usually is not an issue. But when you start talking about SOA, RFID, BI, SAP (something specific like MII), etc, it gets a little frustrating. Like, do HR professionals knows that BI usually needs someone with a database background? Do you guys know any document that gives a fast tecnology overview, the background the candidate has to have, etc? Regards, Edgard. |
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Human Resources Technology Knowledge
posted at 3/15/2010 4:35 AM EDT
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Not in Brazil and most of the people who post here are in the United States.
But what we have in our company is a "job requisition" form where the requesting department has to create a new position. They have to tell HR what is needed for that position. HR would NOT automatically know the job requirements. Once the form is filled out, HR along with the department would create a "job description" that would include essential tasks, qualifications (education/experience/etc) and physical requirements. At job posting and interview time, the applicant/candidate is required to read over the job description and asked if they can fulfill the requirements. Depending on how many different job positions there are in your company, I would doubt that any HR person (unless they had been in your industry for a very long time) would be able to keep track of all the different requirements or automatically "know" what is needed for a specific position. |
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Human Resources Technology Knowledge
posted at 3/15/2010 4:38 AM EDT
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If you're referring to a typical HR generalist, you're right - it's very difficult for a "non-techie" to keep up with technology and the associated buzz words. A good generalist recruiter will take time to talk to the hiring manager and find out what these terms mean, but usually won't know off the top of their heads. On the other hand, a recruiter who does nothing but recruit for IT people, for example, should certainly know what the technology is. |
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Human Resources Technology Knowledge
posted at 3/15/2010 4:48 AM EDT
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As I said before, I'm not a HR professional, but I don't think the fact that I live in Brazil changes anything. I guess you guys brainstormed a lot about this before, and I guess rrupert is right somehow, but nork4 comment seems more realistic. From the number of posts both have, I guess both know what they're saying, and actually confirms the thoughts I had... |
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Human Resources Technology Knowledge
posted at 3/15/2010 7:31 AM EDT
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And I am definitely answering from a generalist viewpoint...for example I have 2 IT professionals out of 100 employees. If I were an IT firm where a large % of my employees were IT-based, I would be more aware of the criteria.
But Nork is very correct in that if your company is specialized IT, your HR person should become more knowledgable in IT requirements. |
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Human Resources Technology Knowledge
posted at 3/15/2010 7:34 AM EDT
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Or our combined posting means that we like to research, learn and interact with other HR professionals. *Ã*
As much as we only have 2 IT people at our group of companies, we only have 1 HR person (me)....and it gets a little lonely sometimes not being able to talk industry issues. So I tend to participate on a few forums... My bosses don't mind because it keeps my current knowledge up (even in areas outside our own) and I can't tell you how often I find that something I read/researched/posted on last week will be needed next week! |
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posted at 4/16/2010 8:49 PM EDT
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Since I joined this forum, rrupert and Nork4 have always rocked. I really like the way they phrase their thoughts. They sound very logical when they explain things.
So, rrupert and Nork4.. thank you very much guys. |
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