As we continue to elevate our competitive advantage and drive innovation, we strive to maintain our ability to engage and attract top talent locally and globally. At every stage of the hiring cycle, we can positively impact the hiring process by using best practices in recruiting, selection and hiring, maximizing technology, and by positively impacting the candidate experience.
This toolkit provides all those involved in hiring with access to resources designed to position you for success in a challenging job market.
Strategic Tools for Attracting and Engaging Top Talent
- Talent Pools and Pipelines Video
- Spark Hire Platform Spark Hire SOP and Informational Video
- UF Careers Recruitment Media Kit
- Posting and Job Board Metrics (ROI)
- Featured Job on UF Careers – Campaign Banner

Other Resources
- Words-and-Expressions
- Sample Job Description – Accountant III DOCX
- Sample Screening Rubric DOCX
- Sample Interview Rubric – Accountant III DOCX
- Sample Interview Rubric – Asst. Professor DOCX
- Behavioral Based Interview Guide DOCX
- Teams Title Page
Hiring at UF Online Course
There is an Hiring at UF online course that outlines the hiring process and reviews behaviors, attitudes and stereotypes that can impact decisions at each stage.
The course covers how to:
- implement best practices and hiring strategies that help mitigate behaviors that negatively impact the hiring process
- prepare a job description or position profile that’s free of potential barriers to opportunity
- advertise the position to attract a pool of competitive applicants
- establish behavioral based interview questions and anchor answers that support best practices
It also provides an overview of tools such as hiring rubrics and the ideal candidate profile.
Talent Acquisition Advisor Badge
Faculty and staff may also pursue credentialing that offers a baseline level of competency in support of best practices and enhancing the integrity and effectiveness of search and selection processes for the University.