Human Resources - Top 10 Tips
Ten Tips To Remember About The Recruitment Process
When recruiting a new employee, there are several steps to follow that will help you choose the right candidate.
- Review all materials on position; develop or revise job description to meet the real need.
- Develop profile of position to mail and email to potential candidates.
- Profile includes: description of agency, description/financial information of organization, description of department/agency, job description, job qualifications, challenges facing position, mission statements, positive programs or accomplishments.
- Develop timetable for recruitment.
- Decide on types and amount of advertising to be used.
- Develop list of target candidates and professional organizations to tap for qualified candidates. Email, contact or mail literature to target candidates.
- Receive, review and evaluate candidates’ materials. Develop rating system to determine the highest quality of candidate
- Possibly develop a written evaluation form for top candidates to complete to proceed in process. This tool can be used to limit the top number of candidates to be interviewed.
- Develop interview process for top candidates.
- Conduct first and second interviews as necessary. Conduct reference checks on top candidates as required.
