When hiring for a new position, it’s important to have a comprehensive job requisition checklist to ensure you cover all the necessary steps. This checklist can help streamline the hiring process and make sure you attract the right candidates for the role.
Key elements to include in job checklist are:
Detailed job description
Hiring Timeline
Compensation and benefits
Recruitment strategy
Interview Questions
Screening Criteria
Reference and background check
Detailed Job Description
Outline the key responsibilities: In this give a brief overview of the job responsibilities, job location including remote option if applicable, department that position belongs to and type of job like full time part time, contract, temporary.
Required skills and qualification: Describe the qualification required for the vacant post.
Any preferred Experience: Mention all the details related to experience and skills required.
Hiring Timeline
Establish a timeline for posting a job
Reviewing applications
Conducting interviews
Making a hire
Compensation and Benefits
Determine the appropriate compensation for the position based on industry standards and your company budget.
Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.
Recruitment Strategy
Plan proper strategies for sourcing candidates (e.g., job boards, social media, referrals).
List all platforms where the job will be posted for the advertisement of the recruitment.
Strategies to ensure a diverse pool of candidates.
Interview Questions
Prepare a set of questions to assess candidates’ fit for the role and your company culture.
Screening Criteria
Interview Process: Number of interview rounds and format (e.g., phone, video, in-person).
Assessment Tests: Any tests or assessments candidates need to complete.
Reference Check: Process for conducting reference checks.
Reference and Background Check
Determine what information you’ll need to verify a candidate’s work history and qualifications. Having this job requisition checklist in place will help you hire the best person for the job in an efficient and organized manner.
Disclaimer:
This template is meant to provide general guidelines and should be used as a reference. This is not a legal document. Easy HR will not assume any legal liability that may arise from the use of this template.