Projects

During my time at IU Indianapolis, I have had the opportunity to work on many projects that have been both fun and challenging. Each one has been a unique experience, and I am excited to share a few of them with you!

Behavioral Interviewing: A Training Session

In my Developing Employee Skills class, my group worked together to create a 20-30 minute training session on a topic of our choosing. With my experience from my internship working with behavioral-based interview questions, I was able to bring some real-world knowledge to the table. It was a great opportunity to collaborate, teach, and share what I’ve learned!

Designing a Pay Structure

This project was a SHRM Case Study where my group and I designed a pay structure for an engineering consulting firm headquartered in Indianapolis that expanded its operations to Chattanooga, TN.

The learning objectives of this case were to:

Write job descriptions, using the O*NET website
Use the point method to conduct a job evaluation
Analyze pay survey data for benchmark jobs
Create a market pay line using Excel
Establish a pay policy line based on a pay level strategy
Create pay grades
Establish pay ranges

Recruitment Plan

This project involved creating a comprehensive recruitment plan for a fictional company, focusing on external hiring. We researched job roles, developed creative sourcing strategies, and presented a 20-30 minute recruitment plan covering company insights, job-specific methods, interview questions, and budget considerations. Deliverables include an individual summary and a group presentation.

Redesigning an Organizational Structure

Teams acted as organizational design consultants by selecting an existing company to analyze. Using course concepts, students evaluated the company’s structure, processes, and effectiveness, and then provide recommendations for improvement. We had to write a 8-10 page report covering data collection, analysis (using STEEP and STAR models), key challenges, and strategic recommendations.

We also had to give an in-class presentation summarizing findings and proposed design improvements. The project emphasizes data-driven insights and practical solutions, helping students like me apply organizational design principles in real-world scenarios.