Definition: Hiring
Hiring means employing an individual for a job. A new job’s hiring process entails several procedures and factors to make sure the best applicant is chosen. Learning Perspectives, in this blog, will explore the meaning of hiring.
Movie Case Study
The scene shows a conversation between Willy Wonka and Lofty. Willy Wonka wants to start his chocolate factory. He decides to hire Lofty as a tasting manager for his factory. By the end of the scene, he shakes his hand to confirm his position in the factory.
Steps in hiring
1. Determining the Requirement
Undertaking job analysis which means identifying the precise knowledge, expertise, and credentials required for the position. The job description lists duties, specifications, and goals.
2. Employment Plan
Comparing internal and external Hiring i.e. choose whether to look for outside candidates or use employees of the organization to fill the role. Channels for hiring include selecting the location for the job posting (e.g., recruiting agencies, social media, job boards, and company websites).
3. Screening Candidates:
Evaluate cover letters and resumes to create a shortlist of applicants who satisfy the prerequisites. First Screening is generally conducted over the phone or via video to refine their candidature further.
4. Interview Procedure
There are many types of interviews a firm can conduct. For some companies, just one simple round is enough. Some firms conduct many rounds to feel sure about the hired candidate.
Organized Interviews help to formulate a series of uniform inquiries to guarantee uniformity and impartiality. Behavioral Interviews typically request examples of candidates’ past situational handling from them.
Technical Interviews are used to assess the candidates’ technical expertise and problem-solving skills (where appropriate).
5. Exams and Evaluations
Companies use assessments (such as coding exams and writing samples) to gauge pertinent skills. Psychometric testing helps to determine whether candidates are a good fit for the company’s culture and function by administering personality and aptitude tests.
6. Making Choices
Interviewer comments should be gathered, and candidates should be evaluated using predetermined standards. Comparison and selection are done to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the leading contenders and choose the most suitable one.
7. Conducting Background Checks
Finally, background checks are conducted by getting in touch with past employers to confirm the employment history of the candidate. Criminal history is also checked to confirm credentials.
8. Offer Letter
An official offer letter is put forward to the employee. It contains details regarding the job role, pay scale, and terms of work.
9. Onboarding Orientation
An orientation session is conducted for the new hires to acquaint them with the procedures, team, and culture of the business. They are also provided with the necessary training to perform skillfully at work.
