Recruitment Process

The steps involved in placing the right person in the right role can vary depending on the people involved and how they decide to run the process.

A few tips for candidates to keep in mind

• Know who you are applying to work for, that is, research the business or organisation
• Prepare your application and CV meticulously, take a look at Writing a winning CV
• If you include a covering letter, leave an impression, by ensuring that your letter is well written and specific to the role.  

The steps below will give you a broad idea on how the wheels turn to make it all happen; 

• The employer establishes selection criteria
• The role is advertised
• Candidates respond to the advertisement by providing an application and/or CV
• Information is provided to prospective candidates, such as, a position description
• From the CV's and/or applications the employer makes a shortlist
• Candidates selected for interview are informed and given information on the interview format
• Interviews take place
• Candidates selected to move forward to the next stage undergo psychometric assessment
• Reference and background checks are made on the preferred candidate/s
• A recommendation to appoint the preferred candidate 
• The candidate and employer negotiate and agree on Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Employer and employee commence their employment relationship