Recruiting new employee

Preparation

Sourcing and Attracting Candidates

Screening and Selection

  • Review resumes received from applicants
  • Identify candidates who meet the basic qualifications for the role
  • Create a shortlist of qualified candidates
  • Schedule phone interviews with shortlisted candidates
  • Ask questions to assess candidates' communication skills and suitability for the role
  • Take notes during the interviews to evaluate candidates
  • Coordinate with the hiring team to schedule interviews
  • Arrange in-person or virtual interview sessions
  • Provide necessary details and instructions to the candidates
  • Prepare technical assessments or case studies to evaluate candidates' skills
  • Administer the assessments or case studies to the candidates
  • Evaluate the performance of the candidates based on the assessments
  • Request references from the final candidates
  • Contact the provided references to gather information about the candidates
  • Document the feedback received from the references
  • Discuss the shortlisted candidates with the hiring team
  • Consider the feedback and opinions of the team members
  • Reach a consensus on the final selection
  • Prepare a set of behavioral questions to ask the candidates
  • Conduct interviews focusing on candidates' past experiences and skills
  • Evaluate candidates' responses and behaviors during the interviews
  • Gather necessary information from the candidates for background checks
  • Perform criminal records and employment verification checks
  • Document the results of the background checks
  • Arrange informal meetings or team lunches with the candidates
  • Observe candidates' interactions and behavior in a casual setting
  • Assess candidates' compatibility with the company culture
  • Compile necessary information and documents about the final candidates
  • Arrange a meeting or presentation with senior management or executives
  • Present the final candidates and their qualifications for approval
  • Prepare job offers for the selected candidates
  • Discuss and negotiate salary and benefits with the candidates
  • Finalize the job offers and send them to the candidates
  • Draft rejection letters for the candidates who were not selected
  • Notify the candidates about the decision and thank them for their interest
  • Keep records of the rejection letters sent

Offer and Negotiation

Onboarding and Integration

Evaluation and Feedback

Retention and Engagement

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