Getting started

Some things to consider prior to commencing the recruitment process:

1. consult with your local HR team
2. familiarise yourself with the process of getting necessary approvals, with assistance from your local HR Team.
3. use the Recruitment toolkit to develop a recruitment schedule, taking relevant deadlines and tasks into account.
4. set some times aside for the following tasks:
   • completing the position description, selection criteria, advertisement and approval paperwork
   • creating a recruitment file
   • identifying and determining the availability of your selection panel
   • short listing, interviewing and evaluating candidates
   • preparing the interview and candidate paperwork for the shortlist meeting and interviews
   • organising interviews
   • planning the induction process.

Inform all staff that will be assisting you with the recruitment of the expected timelines and any tasks assigned to them so they can plan ahead.