Recruiting Tips

Check List:

• A plan for requirements in the next quarter which you have discussed in detail with the requisitioning department.
• Selection criteria and procedures are not side-stepped for urgent requirements.
• There is a written job description for every position you advertise.
• Your advertisements are attractive, but do they accurately convey your company's image?
• There is a defined set of criteria to screen resumes received and it has been communicated to the search consultants.
• A structured resume format is used for reviewing shortlisted candidates.
• Employees are encouraged to refer candidates; you advertise opportunities internally.
• Do your search consultants send their best candidates to you, respond immediately and talk good things about the company to candidates?
• You use technical and aptitude tests for entry level candidates.
• All candidates go through a structured psychological test.
• All interviewers have been formally trained in interviewing techniques.
• Project managers always meet potential candidates before selection.
• Nobody has second thoughts after making an offer to the candidate.
• Potential candidates are aware of kind of projects they are being considered for.
• Nearly 80% of shortlisted resumes make it through the preliminary interview.
• Nearly 80% of people who score adequately on tests and preliminary interviews are able to make it through the technical interview.
• Nearly 80% of those who clear the technical interview and psychological tests are offered the job.
• Nearly 80% of those offered the job take it up and join.
• At least 80% of those who join are able to perform well on the jobs they are assigned to.
• Almost all candidates feel that the selection procedure is fair, specially all those who passed the preliminary interviews and tests.

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