Step 2 – Plan the decision-making process
One mistake that many companies make is waiting until they have started receiving applications for a role before working out how they will decide on the successful candidate. This can lead to the recruitment process taking more time than is necessary, and also opens the company up to legal challenges from candidates.
Before you advertise a role you should plan what the decision-making process is and document it. Be clear about what qualifications and experiences will be considered necessary, what the timing for the process will be, and how applicants will be informed of the decision. Once this has been agreed on you need to stick to it.