Process
Offer of Employment
Interviews
Onboarding &
Retention
Hodge Podge
100

We strongly recommend you reach out to new candidates within ______ hours.

24 - 48. 

100

Where can you find an Employee Action Form?

Hospitality & Retail: Hard Copy fillable pdf EAF found on UKG.

Residential & Corporate: Sharepoint HR Forms

100

What kind of questions should you ask during an interview?

The “right” questions are open ended and ask for specific examples, include follow up questions and are legal questions.

100

What reviews must be completed for all new hires that work in our Residential Communities?

30, 60, 90 day reviews 

100

What does it mean to "sponsor" your job opening on Indeed?

Put extra budget towards a more advertised job so more people searching for that job will see it at the top of their search. 

200

What job boards do our positions get posted on? 

Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Monster

200

When should a verbal offer of employment be made?

After all requirements have come back and you have approval from next level manager. Before HR sends the offer letter. 

200
What is the internal application process?

1. apply online through the careers page

2. complete internal application form with manager. 

3. interview

200

Who do you connect with about your new hire joining New Hire Orientation? 

Learning Department - JOY!!! 

200

Who is your Recruiting Business Partner?

* correct answer depends on business unit

300

What positions require references before an offer of employment should be made?

All manager level roles with any direct reports as well as Assistant Property Managers. 

300

What can you expect from your HR Business Partner during the offer of employment process?

HRBP will send out the written offer, job description, information on PTO, Benefits (if full time). 

Residential & Corp - your HRBP will also send out information for the first day! 

300

How can you make sure that you set the right expectations for a new hire during the interview? 

•Give detailed job responsibilities

•schedule expectations

•set the environment

•Find the right balance in being transparent

300

Who verifies a new employees I9 documents and completes the Form I9 in UKG?

authorized representative *dependent on region

300

Tell me about our referral bonus! 

1. $1000 for residential

2. $500 for hospitality 

3. Corporate $250

4. not applicable for Sr leadership, HR, or those in direct reporting relationship. 

400

What is the Temp Employee process?

Reach out to HR to confirm the agency has been vetted and we have an active contract. The temp employee should always go through an onsite interview. You will submit a temp employee request form on Sharepoint HR Forms. 

400

What are the minimum number of days recommended between offer and start date? 

5 business days. 

400

Where can you find Interview Guides for almost every role? 

Your HR Business Partner! We are currently in an updating phase so if you are looking for an interview guide, please contact me directly! 

400

Where does New Hire Orientation take place?

If you are in the Twin Cities area, your new hire will join New Hire Orientation IN PERSON at the Corporate Office. 


If you are outside of the TC, your new hire will join via Microsoft Teams! 

400

You need your UKG password reset. Who do you go to?

humanresources@sherman-associates.com

500
What is the very first step in the Recruiting Process?

Submitted a job requisition form to your HRBP on Sharepoint (Multifamily, Corporate) or a hardcopy fillable pdf (Hospitality, Retail). 

500

You want to make an offer to a candidate. What are the things you need to make sure were successfully completed first?

Phone interview, in-person interview, assessment results, great references, approval from next level manager. 

*differs by business unit

500

What questions are NOT legally compliant questions to ask in an interview?

Any questions about family status, race/ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, criminal history, disability status, union status. 

500

How can you help with retention on your team? Give me 3 examples. 

Stay Interviews.

Regular One on One meetings. 

Ask for and accept feedback. 

Recognition and Gratitude. 

Focus on our Core Values, and ensure that the work of you and your team align with these core values

500

How do you complete a 30,60,90 day checklist for your residential new hire? 

This document is sent with your new hire's passwords in the welcome email from learning and development. This must be completed on their 30th day, 60th day, and 90th day and turned in to Joy Maier with a signed copy and a date! 

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