As the world evolves, so must every component of your business. Unfortunately, many companies still rely on outdated hiring processes. In one of our recent blogs, 3 Hiring Trends Every Business Leader Needs To Be Aware Of, we explore the latest trends in hiring. By incorporating these trends, particularly the top trend of hiring for skills rather than experience, you can modernize your hiring process.
Discover the 10 steps that will guide you through a successful hiring process aligned with these emerging trends.
In order to successfully hire for a role, it needs to be clearly defined. This includes defining the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the position. Clearly defining these aspects will ensure that everyone involved in the hiring process understands exactly what the position entails.
A well-written job description outlines roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for employee clarity. It sets a standard for evaluating employee performance and enables employees to establish meaningful goals that drive overall success. At AEBetancourt, we use our 360 profile to capture every essential detail required for creating thorough job descriptions.
The next step is to effectively advertise the position, ensuring it reaches the right audience. This can be achieved by posting the job on various platforms, such as job boards, social media, the company website, and industry-specific sites. It's important to emphasize that a job posting is used for this purpose rather than a job description. Additionally, you can promote the position internally within the organization to receive employee referrals.
When screening applicants, be sure to review resumes and cover letters to ensure that the candidate meets the basic requirements. Add the candidates that meet the requirements to a tracking system to streamline the process.
Once they have passed the screening, conduct initial interviews by phone or video. Use these discussions to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and fit with the company culture.
With the rise of skills overtaking experience, having the candidates perform relevant assessments like technical tests, personality assessments, or situational judgment tests is a smart approach. Another method is to have candidates perform/test relevant job scenarios, like spending half a day performing a specific function of the role or providing a work sample/sample of work. From these, you can evaluate candidates' skills, competencies, and suitability for the role.
From the initial interviews and assessments/tests, pick out top candidates to hold in-person or extended video interviews with. These interviews further evaluate their experience, skills, and cultural fit. Be sure to include multiple team members to get different perspectives.
Conduct background checks if necessary to ensure candidates meet all necessary criteria.
Once the final candidates are selected, compare them based on interviews, assessments, and reference checks. Select the best fit for the role and send a formal job offer, including details on salary, benefits, and start date.
Once an offer has been accepted, it is then time to begin the onboarding process to integrate the new hire smoothly into the company. Provide training, resources, and support to help them succeed in their new role.
Now that you are familiar with the 10 key steps to a successful hiring process, implementing them is essential. At AEBetancourt, we specialize in guiding you through each phase. Our Talent Strategy team is skilled at everything from crafting detailed job descriptions to ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
Then, with your perfect hire in place, the next goal is retention. Our Talent Strategy Team can support you here as well, providing services such as employee surveys, developmental coaching, experience audits, and more. We've got you covered every step of the way!