Recruitment Process Design

Is your recruitment process too long, too costly, or not predicting performance well? Consulting with an expert can make a big difference in identifying problems and accelerating process improvements. Our advisors are here to help.

Recruitment Process Problem Checklist

An ineffective recruitment process can wreak havoc on your recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates. Have you experienced any of these problems lately?

We can’t find qualified candidates
Good candidates are withdrawing from the hiring process
Roles are staying vacant for too long
The best candidates are declining our offers
Too many new hires are leaving within the first 18 months
Some new hires aren’t performing as well as we thought they would

If you identify with any of these problems, we’ll help you identify what’s wrong with your recruitment process and how to fix it.

Recruitment Process Evaluation

To keep up with the pace of change in candidate expectations, technology, and the labor market, all organizations benefit from evaluating their selection process every couple of years. A business psychologist with expertise in hiring process design will guide you through a 3-step process. With just a few hours of your time, you’ll receive actionable recommendations.

How’s your funnel flowing?

From sourcing through onboarding, every step impacts time, costs, and outcomes.

Current State Evaluation

You’ll get an objective, expert evaluation of how your recruitment process funnel is performing in these crucial areas:

Alignment with Strategy
Sourcing Challenges
Predictive Validity
Legal Compliance
Internal Time Efficiency
Cost / ROI
Candidate Experience
Fit with Employer Brand & Culture
Core Values / Competencies Alignment
Utility for Onboarding
Alignment with L&D initiatives
Readiness to Meet Future Needs

Future State Recommendations

You’ll receive specific, actionable advice for recruitment process improvements, guidance on setting priorities, and suggestions for next steps. Common solutions include:

Defining recruitment process metrics and establishing a baseline
Moving steps around or taking steps out of the process
Defining core values and competencies and ways to measure them
Adding or switching out assessment tools
Creating structured interview guides
Automating early steps
Broadening sourcing strategy
Training recruiters and hiring managers

Ready to take your recruitment process to the next level? Contact us today to set up a time to chat with one of our psychologists.

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