Printable Company Recruitment Checklist
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Date: [DATE]
1. Define Role Requirements & Job Posting
Checklist Item | Completed | Notes |
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Identify role requirements and skills needed | | |
Draft job description with responsibilities and qualifications | | |
Determine compensation range and. benefits. | | |
Obtain approval for the job posting. | | |
Post job listings on job boards, the company website, and social media | | |
Share the job listing with recruitment partners (agencies, schools) | | |
2. Application Screening & Shortlisting
Checklist Item | Completed | Notes |
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Review resumes for relevant qualifications and experience | | |
Screen cover letters for alignment with job responsibilities | | |
Use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for initial filtering. | | |
Identify and shortlist candidates meeting minimum requirements. | | |
Conduct initial phone screenings to assess interest and availability. | | |
3. Interview Process
Checklist Item | Completed | Notes |
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Schedule interviews with shortlisted candidates | | |
Prepare interview questions (technical, behavioral, situational) | | |
Ensure panelists and interviewers are briefed on the role. | | |
Conduct interviews and assess candidate responses. | | |
Gather feedback from all interviewers. | | |
Identify final candidates for the position. | | |
4. Offer & Background Verification
Checklist Item | Completed | Notes |
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Extend verbal job offer to selected candidate | | |
Prepare and send a written job offer. | | |
Negotiate terms, if necessary. | | |
Conduct background and reference checks. | | |
Confirm candidate acceptance and start date. | | |
Finalize all offer paperwork and store copies in the employee file. | | |
5. Onboarding & First Day Preparation
Checklist Item | Completed | Notes |
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Schedule new hire orientation and training sessions | | |
Set up workspace, equipment, and login credentials. | | |
Notify relevant departments of the new hire start date. | | |
Provide orientation materials (handbook, policies, benefits info) | | |
Introduce new hires to the team and assign a mentor/buddy. | | |
Plan follow-up meetings to ensure smooth onboarding | | |
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