How does recruitment work?
- vsavastin
- Jan 27
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 26
According to a report by REC, a prominent UK recruitment and employment confederation, many companies think that hiring errors incur no costs. Nevertheless, several expenses cannot be recouped when a company separates from a newly hired employee just months after their recruitment. What are the crucial steps in the recruitment process that, if skipped, lead to extra costs?
Researchers from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation discovered that one in three companies think hiring errors incur no costs. However, beyond the wasted salary, there are expenses related to training, along with the overall loss in productivity and the team's momentum.
The hiring process includes 15 crucial steps that can reduce the churn rate.
Identify the hiring need
Devise a recruitment plan
Write a job description
Advertise the position
Recruit for the position
Review applications
Phone interview/initial screening
Interviews
Applicant assessment
Background check
Decision
Reference check
Job offer
Hiring
Onboarding
Types of recruiting:
Internal and External Recruiting: Filling the vacancy either from within the organization (internally) or from outside (externally).
Retained Recruiting: Involves hiring a recruiting firm to fill the vacancy. The organization pays the firm an upfront fee, and the firm is then responsible for finding the best candidate for the job.
Contingency Recruiting: Similar to the above, except for the fact that the recruiting firm is paid only when a candidate provided by them is hired.
Staffing Recruiting: Recruiting firms match candidates to job openings that are mostly short-term and temporary.
Reverse Recruiting: A process whereby the employee is encouraged to find a more suitable job.
Tips for effective recruiting:
Recruitment is a complex process that can bring benefits if undertaken correctly or be very costly if done in a rush. Here are some tips for effective recruiting:
Look internally before turning to the exterior: Consider the employees you already have. By promoting an internal candidate, you gain someone already acquainted with the culture and internal processes, facilitating a smoother and quicker transition between roles.
Reach out to “passive” candidates: Sometimes great candidates have already been hired elsewhere so are not actively looking for new jobs and thus will miss your ad. To reach these individuals, explore platforms like LinkedIn for impressive resumes, invest time in attending industry events, and build relationships with leaders in the relevant academic fields thus expanding your network of potential hires. Additionally, motivate your employees to recommend candidates they consider suitable.
Hire the sure thing: When choosing the final candidate, the best option is to go with the person who is already seen to be excelling in your industry.
Why work with a recruitment agency?
Attractive job openings can attract a large number of applicants, which can be overwhelming for small to medium-sized companies. Furthermore, besides prospective employees having the hard skills to do the job, employers are now seeking candidates who align with their values and will flourish within their corporate culture.
Recruitment agencies thoroughly understand each client before they begin searching for potential candidates, enabling them to find the ideal employee rather than a temporary solution. These agencies are fully committed to identifying the perfect match for the client and possess the expertise to discover the ideal candidate in places others might overlook or lack the time to explore. Partnering with a recruitment agency can also allow some companies to decrease the size of their own recruitment teams.
In recent years, DevelopmentPeople's key strength has been its ability to pinpoint ideal candidates in the international development sector. The team's expertise and refined recruitment methods are capable of fulfilling the needs of any client. Whether you require a senior project manager in sub-Saharan Africa or an M&E specialist in Southeast Asia, DevelopmentPeople is here to help.
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