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Recruitment Process

The recruitment process is like an opera. It is a steady series of big, set-piece arias (some solos, some duets) mixed in with some running round and less crucial performances. (Although there's far more chance of a happy ending with recruitment!). Everyone should know their role. To help you through the programme, we've prepared this list of 'big numbers', or key steps.

Please treat this as an indicative scenario only; it will not apply in all situations.

  1. Establish Selection Criteria (Employer)
  2. Advertise Vacancy (Employer)
  3. Provide information to prospective candidates (position descriptions etc) (Employer)
  4. Respond to advertisement (Candidate provides CV, application form etc)
  5. Shortlist (Employer)
  6. Interview (Employer and Candidate)
  7. Psychometric Assessment (Candidate)
  8. Reference Checking (Employer)
  9. Recommendation to appoint (Employer)
  10. Negotiate and Agree Terms and Conditions of Employment
  11. Employer and Employee commence employment relationship

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