RECRUITMENT OF PERSONNEL

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP81M00980R001800050018-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 21, 2004
• Sequence Number: 18
• Publication Date: July 11, 1978
• Content Type: MF

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DDA 78-2359j7
11 July 1978
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for National Foreign
Assessment
Deputy Director for Operations
Deputy Director for Science and Technalagy
General Counsel
Legislative Counsel
Inspector General
Comptroller
Director, Equal Employment Opportunity
Director. of Public Affairs
FROM: John F. Blake
Deputy Director for Administration
SUBJECT: Recruitment of Personnel
1. We are embarking on a thorough review of the personnel
recruitment mechanism operated by the Office of Personnel. In
connection with that review I would appreciate your observations
on the effectiveness of our recruitment activities, as you vigw
the matter, and with particular reference to technical and professional
personnel. Your input will be of assistance to us in trying to identify
any "soft spots" in the program and, likewise, we stand to gain by any
constructive criticism you may feel free to offer.
2. Please make your remarks as encompassing as possible. Some
of the kinds of feedback we would like to receive are as follows:
a. Do your recruitment requests appear to receive
timely attention?
b. Are the files that are sent to you in answer to
your request responsive to the needs of the jab?
c. Do the grades which you have available appear
competitively adequate far the type of person you are
seeking?
d. Is there sufficient feedback to keep you aware of
the status of applicant processing?
e. Are the field interview reports written by the
field recruiters sufficient in depth and quality to allow
you to express interest?
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The above suggestions are only illustrative of the type of information,
we seek. Your cooperation in this matter will be appreciated and will
be a contribution to the common good.
3. If at all possible, I would appreciate receipt of your reply
by 1 August 1978.
cc: D/Pers
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