Invest time and energy in the process to get the right people. Here are our Top 10 Tips for Recruiting and Selecting staff

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Chrysalis Consulting Ltd
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Recruitment and
Selection
When recruitment and selection processes are
given the appropriate time and attention
employees usually stay with the business longer
and feel more engaged.
Here are our Top 10 tried and tested tips:
Invest time
and energy in
the process
to get the
right people.
1
The Right Role
Don’t just recruit a like for like replacement. Roles change as the business changes, make sure you know
what the role will do before you start looking for the person to fill it.
3
Your Advert is Your Brand
Ensure your advert reflects your brand; include values and behaviours and ideally the dates of
the interviews. This shows you are serious about recruiting and committed to interview dates.
5
Timing is Critical
If you don’t prioritise shortlisting and interviews you will lose the talent as they will
be snapped up elsewhere. The ideal process is four weeks from the close of
applications to the offer being made and this allows for a two stage process.
9
Interviews are a Two-Way Process
The candidate wants to ensure you are the right fit for them as well as you looking at whether
they are right for you, allow them questions and ensure you are on brand and on message.
7
Attitude Beats Skills
It can be easy to recruit the right skills but if the candidates don’t
have the right attitude, behaviours or values you will have difficulties
throughout their employment. Skills can always be taught.
2
Keep It Simple
Role profiles should be a summary of the role not a step by step guide on how to do it.
Ideally this should be no more than two pages, one page if you can.
4
Language is Key
Be aware how language may affect who you’re seeking to attract, for example, masculine and feminine language:
Feminine: We’re a community of engineers who have effective relationships with many satisfied clients,
committed to understanding the engineering sector intimately.
Masculine: We’re a dominant engineering firm boasting many leading clients, determined to stand apart from the competition.
6
Listen
During the interview you should be the one talking less. After your
initial introduction ask the questions and listen to the response.
8
Be Consistent
Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions. This ensures
fairness and allows you to make a decision more easily.
10
Professional and Fun
Interviews don’t have to be dull. Full on auditions may not be your cup of tea, but
allow yourself and the candidate to have fun and relax in a professional way.