So, you have perfected the job advert, you’ve sent it out and now you have stacks of applications to go through since the closing date has been and gone. The next step is to shortlist those applications so that you have a strong group of candidates to choose from.
In order to shortlist your stack of applications efficiently – there are a number of things you should take into account…
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These steps will help you to get closer to finding your best matched candidate and speed up the hiring process. They will give you greater confidence in your hiring decision too.
So to recap…
Don’t forget to follow up with the applicants that have unfortunately been unsuccessful. Even if it’s just a quick email, with a short reason why they haven’t been successful. This can be vital in securing their trust and engagement for future roles, for those that were close to the mark but not quite right for this specific role it is worth building a talent pool – don’t forget to ask the candidate if it is ok to hold onto their details for future opportunities.
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