Using Indeed for Opportunity Posting

Job Aid Development

Meeting Contribution Notes:

April 18
● Allyson created a planning document and sent it to the group.
● The group discussed possible job aid topics for the project.
April 19
● The group continued to discuss topic ideas via text message.
April 20
● Allyson added in the Description Context and Problem, and a draft of the Solution.
● Stephanie added in the AECT standard information.
● The group met in the evening to update the planning document.
April 21
● The group finalized the draft for submission.
April 27
● The group met to discuss the final steps for completing the project.
● Mindy added the instructional design model.
April 28
● Stephanie added additional information about Samford University.
● Stephanie created an interactive infographic to accompany the project.
● Allyson added in the remaining step-by-step screenshot visuals for the job aid.

Description of Context and Problem:

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more college students than ever are completing their
research projects, teaching assistant positions, or internships behind their computer screens.

Additionally, due to this virtual transition, it has become increasingly difficult for instructors to
coordinate and advertise these openings, and therefore harder for students to find them.
Historically, obtaining such roles prior to graduation was based on in-person connections with
professors and educators – or through various different listings on campus, whether it’s a flyer,
an email, or on the campus website.

Samford University is located in Alabama and is the 87th oldest university in the United States.
Approximately 5,729 students are currently enrolled. Among those, 3,576 are undergraduate
students, while 2,153 are considered graduate/professional students. The average
undergraduate class size is 18, with a student to instructor ratio of 14:1. Samford University
offers 177 undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations, and 70 graduate programs. The
full-time faculty percentage at Samford University is 98%.

Our group contacted a former educator, Dr. Hammond, at Samford University, who is required
to take on four* research and/or teaching assistants (*two each semester).
Previously, these students would have been selected by her personal invitation based on the
student’s expressed interest, and/or a student-initiated inquiry, following her mentioning the
opening during an in-person lecture. While Dr. Hammond was still able to obtain her required
number of assistants, the process was extremely difficult due to her, and her students, being off-
campus. The timing was such that she did not know how to promote these opportunities
virtually.

Had the instructor (as well as the institution) been aware of the convenient capabilities of an
online opportunity advertisement platform like Indeed, a more coordinated, standardized, and
professional approach could have been made in advertising these critical opportunities.

Indicator and Alignment

AECT Standard 1 (Content Knowledge)
Creating - Candidates demonstrate the ability to create instructional materials and
learning environments using a variety of systems approaches. (p. 81)

AECT Standard 2 (Content Pedagogy)

Creating - Candidates apply content pedagogy to create appropriate applications of
processes and technologies to improve learning and performance outcomes. (p. 1)

AECT Standard 3 (Learning Environments)

Creating - Candidates create instructional design products based on learning principles
and research-based best practices. (pp. 8, 243-245, 246)

Solution
Created in 2004, Indeed was built with the intention of competing alongside the ever-growing
Monster.com and HotJobs. However, by 2010, it became the number one job site that was
visited in the United States (Hayes, 2020).
Presently, Indeed is the “number one job site in the entire world, with over 250 million visitors
every month.”

Figure 1 - About Indeed (source: https://www.indeed.com/about)

Indeed also has a user-friendly app that allows on-the-go access, and the ability to quickly
browse while on a lunch or coffee break. Within the app, students can even turn on alerts to be
immediately informed as soon as a position of interest is available.

Previously, said job postings were only made by an employer (i.e. CEO, HR employee,
manager, etc.), however, Indeed has opened its capabilities to allow any professional
seeking help, aid, or assistance, to post within its platform – in this case, an educator.

While the process is user-friendly and intuitive in design, our group created this job aid
to help first-time users utilize this new feature within the website.

Using Indeed for Opportunity Posting

Direct Direct
Benefit Description benefit to benefit to
educator student

Indeed serves as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for

students to look for opportunities, and be able to
understand exactly what is open, and what is
Transparency
expected of each position (whether it be a ✔
research position, a teaching assistant position,
an internship, etc.).
 Having all information in one place (i.e. relevant
position details, hours, time commitment, topics
Workload
Reduction
research topics, etc.) will reduce time spent on ✔ ✔
back and forth communication between the
educator and student.

If and when candidates are interested and apply,

Built-in Indeed collects and stores all resumes and
Organization inquiries, which prevents the risk of them ✔
getting lost or overlooked in a busy email inbox.

Indeed allows educators to add filters for their

Better Selection “ideal candidate,” which makes the selection
Process process much easier by eliminating inquiries ✔ ✔
that are not a good match.

Positions have historically been obtained

through word of mouth, but due to COVID-19
restrictions and extensive off-campus time
Standardization throughout the 2020-2021 school year(s), many
and Fairness students have not had this opportunity to ✔ ✔
communicate directly with their instructors. And,
even if they had, Indeed makes this process
as standardized and fair as possible.

The job aid will be developed using the Hannafin-Peck model. The project was created using
the three basic components of the model, assessment, design, and development &
implementation.

1. Assessment:
Using a needs assessment survey, the team was able to identify the needs of the learners
at Samford University. Professors at Samford University completed the survey. Based on
the responses of the needs assessment, job aid was determined to be the best instructional
tool to ensure professors can successfully promote their teaching assistant positions.
2. Design:

Using your web browser of choice (i.e. Google Chrome or Safari) ,

Step 1 search “indeed.com” in your search bar.
(image)

Step 2 In the upper right corner, click “Sign In.”

(image)
When redirected, enter your sign-in information.
 If you have not made an account, click, “New to Indeed? Create an
account” at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3 In the top right corner, click the “Employer /Post Job” button.

Next, click the “Hiring / Post Job” button to begin inputting the
Step 4
information needed for the listing.

If this is your first time creating a job listing, enter your information into
Step 5 “Create a job posting account” (if this screen does not appear,
please proceed to the next step).

Enter “Job Details” via the “multiple choice” prompts.

Step 6

Update the “Job Description” by typing in the specific details of the

Step 7
job in the text box.

Step 8 Create filters for applicant qualifications, if so desired.

Step 9 Choose to sponsor the listing if wanting to reach more applicants

Step 10 Wait for applicants and respond accordingly

3. Development & Implementation:

The instructional job aid will be developed using Genial.ly. Genial.ly has a wide range of
multimedia as well as templates that follow the principles of multimedia design. Since it is a
strong platform, it will help the job aid be successful.
The completed job aid will be shared with professors at Samford University via email and in
newsletters.
Using Indeed for Opportunity Posting
In this job aid, you will learn how to create a thorough job or
opportunity posting through Indeed…Interactive Job Aid

1.) Using your web browser of choice (i.e. Google Chrome or Safari), search
“indeed.com” in your search bar.

2.) In the upper right corner, click “Sign In.”

When redirected, enter your sign-in information.

If you have not made an account, click, “New to Indeed? Create an account” at
the bottom of the screen.

3.) In the top right corner, click the “Employer /Post Job” button.
4.) Next, click the “Hiring / Post Job” button to begin inputting the information
needed for the listing.

5.) If this is your first time creating a job listing, enter your information into “Create a
job posting account” (if this screen does not appear, please proceed to the
next step).

Additionally, you may be asked to enter your role in the hiring process. If your
specific role is not listed, please select “Other.”
6.) Enter generic “Job Details” via the “multiple choice” buttons provided.

There will also be an opportunity to include any and all COVID-19 precautions
taking place within the hiring process and/or work environment. If asked, it is
encouraged to fill this in to the best of your ability to ensure candidates of your
policies in the event they are at an increased risk or immunocompromised.
7.) Update “Job Description” in the open text box. It is highly recommended to
enter as much information about the position as possible. This will show up on
the Indeed listing and will help quickly inform potential candidates of the specific
requirements and/or benefits of the role.

8.) Create filters for applicant qualifications, if so desired. These qualifications can
include skills, interests, background education, and more.
 9.) You may choose to sponsor the listing if wanting to reach more applicants.

10.) Wait for applicants and respond accordingly.

References:
AECT Standards, 2012 Version. (2012). Retrieved from
https://www.aect.org/docs/AECTstandards2012.pdf

Hayes, A. (2020). Indeed vs. LinkedIn: What’s the difference? Investopedia.

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/020215/indeed-vs-linkedin.asp

Samford University by the Numbers. (2020). Samford University.

https://www.samford.edu/about/by-the-numbers

Samford University Overview. (2021). College Factual

https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/samford-university/