Hiring Process Checklist
Hiring Process to find new employees. There are important steps to complete in the hiring process to hire a new employee.
The hiring process is the process of finding, sorting applications, selecting the possible candidates that fit the job criteria to interview.
The process includes testing candidates, selecting between potential candidates to find the right person for the position.
This simple step checklist help to ensure that you find the best person for the job.
Hiring Process Checklist
Position
Determine what type of job vacancy you need filled.
Identify special qualifications, characteristics, and experience required from a potential candidate.
Job Description
Create a job description with list of the skills and responsibilities.
Advertise
Post job. Determine where will be best to post the job opening.
Advertise internally so current employees can apply and make referrals.
Applicant Screening
Actively review Candidate Specification. Scrutinise CVs and cover letters, to narrow down the job applicants.
Assessments
Do you need a skills / test assessment? Can they do the job that they claiming they can do?
Pre-Employment Checks
Criminal record
Verify employment history and eligibility
Interviews
Arrange interviews and type of interview example: Skype video, telephone, or in the office in person.
Decision
Identify the most suitable candidate for the job.
Identify backup candidate.
If no candidates meet the hiring criteria, the hiring process should start over.
Job offer
Telephone, email informal job offer.
Official job offer letter stating the position’s salary, start date, and other any other terms and conditions.
Reference Checks
Professional references should be contacted.
Onboarding Process
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