Indentifying the
weak links in your recruitment process is an important task if you want to
improve your business and take it to the next level. Below are a few tips on how to identify your processes’ weak
links.
- Hire
“dummy” applicants to go through your recruitment process. The resume names should be unknown to
you so that the process is completely anonymous. The “dummy” applicants will be able to tell you how long the
process took, if there were technical issues in your online application
etc.
- If
you are using recruiter software that pulls out resumes using keywords or other
indicators, create a series of “good” and “bad” resumes to see if that software
is able to properly identify them.
- Track
candidates as they move through your system. How long does it take for a resume to make it to your
desk? How long does it take to get
a qualified candidate’s resume to an employer? How long does it take for you to fill job orders? Track your own process for about 30
days so that you can accurately gage where there may be problems.
- Send
a survey to your clients and to your former candidates. Sometimes the best way to find out
where your recruitment process needs improvement is to simply ask those who have
gone through it. Remember, at the
end of the day even if you believe that your recruitment process is efficient
if there is a perception that it is inefficient---perception is reality.