CHAPTER 1
Create a Strategic, Repeatable Landscape Hiring Process
Ramping up your workforce with qualified talent takes foresight, strategic thinking and a dedicated commitment. Rather than hastily scrambling to find a new hire and hoping for the best, you can rely on an effective, repeatable hiring template that ensures that you cover all your bases and are targeting candidates that are exactly what you need.
An effective landscape hiring process breaks down hiring steps into three buckets—planning, recruiting, and selecting employees. Here’s a quick look at the steps involved:
Planning
- Identify your needs
- Make a plan for success
- Create a job description
- Involve your team
Recruiting
- Post and promote job openings
- Screen applicants
- Begin interviewing
Selecting & Employing the Right Fit
- Assess skills
- Complete a background and reference check
- Make a decision
- Send offer letter
- Officially hire candidate
- Onboard new team member
Now let’s take a closer look. We’ve provided helpful tips for maximizing each step of the hiring process. For additional details, see our Hiring Hacks ebook.
