Hiring Manager Guide
The Wake Forest University Hiring Manager Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to assist hiring managers in navigating every step of the search and selection process, from the initial planning stage to the final hiring decision. Our guide offers detailed insights and best practices to ensure a smooth and effective hiring experience. While we hope this tool provides extensive information to support your recruitment efforts, please remember that the WFU-HR Recruitment team is always available to answer any questions and provide additional support at any point during the search and selection process.
An overview of the Hiring Manager Guide contents with clickable links to each guide section as well as links to all the resources are included in the guide in the sidebar below.
Ready to get started? Go to Step 1. Planning Stage.
Hiring Manager Guide Contents Overview
Toolkits, Templates, & Forms
- Background Check Toolkit
- LinkedIn Recruiting Toolkit
- Position Description Toolkit
- Candidate Reference Check Template
- Candidate Evaluation Matrix Template
- Candidate Feedback Form Template
- Communication Templates
- Finalist Interview Agenda Template
- Position Description Template
- Recruitment Strategy Meeting Agenda
- Market Pricing Request Form
Helpful Resources & Job Aids
- Create a Job Requisition Job Aid
- Critical Competencies Interview Questions
- Disposition Codes Overview
- Legal vs. Illegal Interview Questions
- Social Media Recruitment Graphics
Related Policies
Search & Selection
Online Workday courses have been developed to assist in the search and selection of faculty and staff positions.
#WorkAtWake Newsletter
Our biweekly #WorkAtWake Newsletter shares the latest job openings to interested candidates biweekly.
Your WFU-HR Recruitment Team

Brooklyn Blink
Recruiter
mounceb@wfu.edu
Support Areas
Audit & Compliance, Undergraduate College, and Wake Forest Fellows

Cary Marcantonio
Director of Recruitment
marcancd@wfu.edu
Support Areas
Audit & Compliance, Human Resources, Office of the President, and Office of the Provost

Ebony Bouey
Recruitment Specialist
boueye@wfu.edu

Shandi Starks
Strategic Recruitment Partner
starkss@wfu.edu
Support Areas
Campus Life, Charlotte Center, the Graduate School, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, School of Professional Studies, Wake Forest Fellows

Kathleen Holden
Recruiter
orourkka@wfu.edu
Support Areas
Hospitality and Auxiliary Services, Information Systems, Reynolda House, and Z. Smith Reynolds Library

Sarah Zakaria
Senior Recruiter
zakaris@wfu.edu
Support Areas
Admissions; Athletics; Advancement; Finance; Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning; Financial Aid; Global Affairs; Legal; Office of Personal and Career Development; Pro Humanitate Institute, Registrar’s Office; Sustainability; Undergraduate College; and WFDD
Wake Forest University Human Resources
P.O. Box 7424, Winston-Salem, NC 27109
askHR@wfu.edu | P 336.758.4700 | F 336.758.6127