Hiring a qualified and suitable employee is a very important task for any organization. However, conducting the recruitment process for a long time can waste the company’s time and money. Therefore, this article is for you to know how to hire the right candidate in just 7 days.
1. Determine the purpose of the recruitment
Before hiring an employee, clearly determine:
- What is the main responsibility of the position?
- What kind of skills are required?
- How many years of experience are you looking for?
2. Create a clear job description
To attract the right candidate, clearly and concisely mention in the job advertisement:
- Type of work and responsibilities
- Salary and benefits
- Office location
- Working hours
3. Choose a method for collecting applications quickly
Choose the right medium:
- LinkedIn, Facebook or social media
- Advertisement on your own website
- Recruitment platform (Bdjobs, LinkedIn Jobs)
4. Make the initial selection faster
How to make the initial selection faster:
- Do a preliminary check by looking at the CV or resume
- Select according to specific skills, experience and qualifications
- Shorten the list and contact quickly
5. Conduct a short telephone interview
An effective method to save time and verify qualifications is a phone interview:
- Verify the candidate’s interest and qualifications
- Make a quick decision with initial questions
- Take 5-10 minutes
6. Conduct a quick and effective face-to-face interview
Strategies to speed up the interview:
- Prepare a list of specific questions
- Allow 20-30 minutes for each candidate
- Interview multiple candidates on the same day
7. Conduct a skill test if necessary
To verify work skills directly:
- Give tasks or assignments
- Allow them to complete the work within the specified time
- Verify skills immediately
8. Check references quickly
Check references from previous employers to select the right candidate:
- Call or email the candidate’s previous employer
- Try to ensure a quick response
9. Make an offer to the candidate quickly
If the candidate is selected, do not delay:
- Make an offer in writing or via email
- Mention salary, benefits and joining date
10. Encourage the candidate to make a quick decision
Set a specific time for a quick decision after making the offer, such as 24-48 hours.
11. Have an alternative candidate ready
If the first choice candidate does not accept the offer, then quickly make an offer to the second or third choice candidate.
Conclusion
By following the steps above, you will be able to hire the right and qualified candidate in just 7 days. This will increase your time, money and organizational productivity.
