Printable Company Recruitment Checklist

Printable Company Recruitment Checklist


Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]

Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

Date: [DATE]


1. Define Role Requirements & Job Posting

Checklist Item

Completed

Notes

Identify role requirements and skills needed

  • Yes

  • No

Draft job description with responsibilities and qualifications

  • Yes

  • No

Determine compensation range and. benefits.

  • Yes

  • No

Obtain approval for the job posting.

  • Yes

  • No

Post job listings on job boards, the company website, and social media

  • Yes

  • No

Share the job listing with recruitment partners (agencies, schools)

  • Yes

  • No


2. Application Screening & Shortlisting

Checklist Item

Completed

Notes

Review resumes for relevant qualifications and experience

  • Yes

  • No

Screen cover letters for alignment with job responsibilities

  • Yes

  • No

Use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for initial filtering.

  • Yes

  • No

Identify and shortlist candidates meeting minimum requirements.

  • Yes

  • No

Conduct initial phone screenings to assess interest and availability.

  • Yes

  • No


3. Interview Process

Checklist Item

Completed

Notes

Schedule interviews with shortlisted candidates

  • Yes

  • No

Prepare interview questions (technical, behavioral, situational)

  • Yes

  • No

Ensure panelists and interviewers are briefed on the role.

  • Yes

  • No

Conduct interviews and assess candidate responses.

  • Yes

  • No

Gather feedback from all interviewers.

  • Yes

  • No

Identify final candidates for the position.

  • Yes

  • No


4. Offer & Background Verification

Checklist Item

Completed

Notes

Extend verbal job offer to selected candidate

  • Yes

  • No

Prepare and send a written job offer.

  • Yes

  • No

Negotiate terms, if necessary.

  • Yes

  • No

Conduct background and reference checks.

  • Yes

  • No

Confirm candidate acceptance and start date.

  • Yes

  • No

Finalize all offer paperwork and store copies in the employee file.

  • Yes

  • No


5. Onboarding & First Day Preparation

Checklist Item

Completed

Notes

Schedule new hire orientation and training sessions

  • Yes

  • No

Set up workspace, equipment, and login credentials.

  • Yes

  • No

Notify relevant departments of the new hire start date.

  • Yes

  • No

Provide orientation materials (handbook, policies, benefits info)

  • Yes

  • No

Introduce new hires to the team and assign a mentor/buddy.

  • Yes

  • No

Plan follow-up meetings to ensure smooth onboarding

  • Yes

  • No


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