Are you looking for that one answer- what is the “right” way to design an employee hiring process? Well, there isn’t necessarily one “right” way, as the best hiring process for a given position will depend on a number of different aspects related to that specific position, your hiring needs, and the available labor pool. However, there are a number of best practices that apply across the board:
1) Design a hiring process that is efficient
For example, screen for the basic and minimum qualifications for the position in the first step of the process to avoid spending time later in the process on candidates who don’t meet these minimum qualifications. Additionally, build automation in throughout the selection process. Automated applications can screen for minimum qualifications and applicant-tracking systems can serve up assessments and move candidates automatically through various stages of your selection system. In addition to bringing efficiency, such automation can also assist in keeping your process consistent across candidates, a detail discussed further below.
