Printable Company Recruitment Checklist
Printable Company Recruitment Checklist
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Date: [DATE]
1. Define Role Requirements & Job Posting
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Identify role requirements and skills needed |
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Draft job description with responsibilities and qualifications |
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Determine compensation range and. benefits. |
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Obtain approval for the job posting. |
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Post job listings on job boards, the company website, and social media |
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Share the job listing with recruitment partners (agencies, schools) |
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2. Application Screening & Shortlisting
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Review resumes for relevant qualifications and experience |
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Screen cover letters for alignment with job responsibilities |
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Use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for initial filtering. |
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Identify and shortlist candidates meeting minimum requirements. |
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Conduct initial phone screenings to assess interest and availability. |
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3. Interview Process
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Schedule interviews with shortlisted candidates |
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Prepare interview questions (technical, behavioral, situational) |
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Ensure panelists and interviewers are briefed on the role. |
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Conduct interviews and assess candidate responses. |
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Gather feedback from all interviewers. |
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Identify final candidates for the position. |
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4. Offer & Background Verification
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Extend verbal job offer to selected candidate |
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Prepare and send a written job offer. |
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Negotiate terms, if necessary. |
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Conduct background and reference checks. |
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Confirm candidate acceptance and start date. |
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Finalize all offer paperwork and store copies in the employee file. |
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5. Onboarding & First Day Preparation
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Schedule new hire orientation and training sessions |
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Set up workspace, equipment, and login credentials. |
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Notify relevant departments of the new hire start date. |
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Provide orientation materials (handbook, policies, benefits info) |
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Introduce new hires to the team and assign a mentor/buddy. |
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Plan follow-up meetings to ensure smooth onboarding |
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