Jasmin A. Jones, Academic Advocate with Student Success and Well-Being at UCF, provides an in-depth look into the university's exceptional commitment to excellence, particularly spotlighting the meticulous hiring and onboarding processes.
Jasmin A. Jones, Academic Advocate with Student Success and Well-Being at UCF, was driven by UCF's unwavering dedication to unlocking the full potential of both students and employees. "UCF places a strong emphasis and value on the unleashing of one’s potential and provides the tools and resources necessary for their employees to thrive and grow both personally and professionally," she emphasized, showcasing the university's distinctive approach.
In a departure from conventional hiring practices, UCF's process stood out for its efficiency, organization, and a focus on personalization. Jasmin specifically lauded the use of Spark Hire for its user-friendly video interview setup, and she found the warm video message from an HR representative to be a refreshing touch.
"I found Spark Hire to be extremely user friendly and I felt comfortable recording the first portion of my interview on video so that the hiring team can review my recording before deciding to move forward in the hiring process. I appreciate that Spark provides you with the opportunity to re-record if you need to do so. Each question is presented to the candidate with enough time for you to have the time to read the question and feel well prepared to respond," Jasmin shared, underscoring the thoughtful nature of UCF's recruitment approach.
"I appreciated UCF's extra touch in the process with a warm and inviting video message from a Human Resources representative explaining the process," she continued. "This stood out to me, as I found it to be so refreshing to see a representative from HR in the process. Experiencing those important details from UCF, showed me early on that this is an institution that invests time and energy in producing high quality efforts to recruit and retain the best employees because UCF gives their best and are thoughtful to the employees’ overall experience."
Her positive experiences continued seamlessly into the onboarding phase, where UCF's commitment to fostering success for its employees was unmistakable. "UCF has been one of the best onboarding processes I have experienced in a long time," Jasmin stated. She expressed her gratitude to key figures for not only facilitating a smooth transition but also creating an environment that felt both welcoming and empowering.
Her commendation of UCF's high standards in hiring and onboarding practices resonates as a testament to the university's commitment to creating an environment where employees thrive personally and professionally.
