Recruitment Process Checklist

Sign off the role and budget

Headcount approved before advertising.

~30 min

Write the job description and scorecard

Outcomes and competencies, not a wish list.

~60 min

Advertise and source

Job boards, referrals and direct outreach.

~60 min

Screen against the scorecard

Same questions and scoring for every candidate.

~90 min

Run structured interviews

Panel briefed, questions agreed, notes recorded.

~120 min

Take references and checks

Right to work and role-specific checks.

~45 min

Make the offer and close

Verbal then written same day. Keep in touch until start.

~30 min