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Recruitment & Selection
The
HR Proactive Recruitment and Selection product series provides a concise, hands-on reference for managers who are involved in the hiring process. Five sequential online toolkits cover the full spectrum of hiring topics from the development of the job description, through the interview process, to the offer of employment:
Job Description
The job description is a pivotal reference point for most Human Resources functions, including recruitment, interviewing, selection, compensation, training, performance evaluation, and performance management.
Module I of the online toolkit series offered by
HR Proactive provides employers with a quick, practical guide for developing job descriptions that are comprehensive and useful. Included in the package are:
- Key Elements of an Effective Job Description
- Researching Job Descriptions
- What Not to Include in Job Descriptions
- Organizing a Job Description
- Sample Job Description
The Recruitment Process: Finding Potential Candidates
Having a strategic planning process for recruitment is a worthwhile investment of time and effort for employers. The actions taken during this initial stage of hiring will have a lasting effect on the quality of your staff.
After reviewing and updating the job description for the position to be filled, the next step for the manager is to determine the scope and nature of advertising that should be used.
Module II of
HR Proactive’s online toolkit walks the manager through the recruitment process and provides guidelines for relevant, focused job advertising. Included in the package are:
- Guidelines for determining the most effective recruitment method
- Recruitment planning checklist
- Key elements of a job advertisement
- Sample job advertisement
Narrowing the Pool: Screening Guidelines
After the recruitment process is has been completed and a pool of qualified applicants has been created, the selection process begins. When there is a large number of applicants, how does the manager select who should proceed to the next stage, while ensuring that potentially good candidates are not arbitrarily “screened out”?
Module III of
HR Proactive’s online toolkit assists the manager in creating an effective screening process. Included are:
- Inclusive, bias-free screening methods
- Steps for screening applications and resumes.
- When to conduct telephone interviews
- Pre-employment testing
- Sample rating sheet for screening candidates
Face to Face: The Interview
Although the employment interview is one of the most commonly used selection tools, resulting hires do not always meet the employer’s expectations.
Module IV of our online toolkit provides guidelines to assist managers in improving the reliability of their interview techniques. Included are the following resources:
- Checklist for developing bias-free interview questions
- Guidelines for interviewing
- Sample interview questions
- Sample candidate rating sheet
The Bottom Line: Selecting the Successful Candidate
Although the interviews are over, there are other considerations before making the final decision and notifying the successful candidate.
Module V of the
HR Proactive Recruitment and Selection series provides the hiring manager with the following tools:
- Reference-checking: guidelines and sample questionnaire
- Factors to consider in making the hiring decision
- Accommodation checklist
- Sample offer letter
- Sample rejection letter
PLEASE NOTE: The material in this toolkit has been produced as a
general framework and guide for managers involved in the recruitment and
selection process.
Legislation related to employment, human rights, freedom of information,
and privacy may vary from province to province, from state to state, and
from country to country. Accordingly, it is recommended that employers
consult with the appropriate authorities for their specific locations
before implementing recruitment and selection procedures or systems in
their organizations.
