Only request information that is relevant to the candidate's skills and qualifications in relation to the vacancy. Disregard information about which the provider does not have first-hand knowledge or which is unrelated to the individual's skills or performance. Protect the confidentiality of the recruiting process and the privacy of your applicants whenever possible. Treat names of individuals involved in the recruitment, salaries, and personal information as confidential. Keep documentation of your recruitment effort for two years.
Documentation includes notes taken during interviews and while checking references.
Prior to extending a job offer, the hiring department is asked to ensure that the final candidate meets the minimum experience required for the position vacancy. This step can be completed simply by verifying the finalist's dates of employment while checking references. Minimum qualifications which have been implemented by the State of Florida are available on the web or from your Central Employment recruiter. The education and experience of most applicants are not verified until they have been identified as finalists for particular vacancies. The Central Employment Center will verify each candidate's educational credentials and will conduct criminal background checks upon request, but it is the department's responsibility to verify a candidate's work experience through reference checking.