Here are the steps to create an effective, total-solution recruitment process:
Step 1: Workforce planning and preparation. The full cycle recruiting process begins with workforce planning, evaluating the needs of the company and identifying the right skills, tasks and the type of people required to meet them.
Step 2: Sourcing. The second step includes finding interested and qualified candidates for a particular position — these can either be active candidates (those actively looking for a job) or passive candidates (those not actively seeking a job, but who may be interested in an open position).
There are two standard ways of sourcing candidates: internal and external. Internal candidates can come through employee referrals or they can be existing employees who could fill the current position. However, external candidates can come from job boards, job fairs, company websites and social media platforms (such as LinkedIn), among other sources.
Step 3: Screening. Now is the time to narrow applicants down to a short list of qualified contenders. Recruiters typically review job applications and use selection techniques, including phone screening, face-to-face interviews and reference-checking, to assess candidates.
Step 4: Interviewing and selecting. This is the most important stage in the full cycle recruiting process. Recruiters usually apply tests, conduct in-depth interviews and assign tasks to zero in on the best candidates. This is the time to learn more about the candidates’ qualifications and professional background.
This stage also includes discussions about salary and any contract requirements with the candidates.
Step 5: Hiring. A smooth hiring process plays an important part in getting the relationship off to a good start. After identifying the best candidate, it’s time for negotiations (about salary and other benefits) and making an offer. The entire hiring team must agree on what the offer should be.
Step 6: Onboarding. Onboarding provides the necessary conditions for the new employee to do their best at their new job. Apart from the paperwork, it includes introducing the new hire to the rest of the team, helping them understand how things work and how to navigate their surroundings, and training them on the specific tools and processes they’ll need to do their job well.