Recruitment Toolbox
Process
Vacancy
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Vacancies are posted by HR
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HOD to share in social networks by reposting from facebook
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HOD to post on industry specific job boards
Screening
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Use JOB HELPSHEET to screen CV's
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All CV's to be screened by HOD within 1 week of received
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HOD to regret unsuccessful candidates who applied directly
Talent pool
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Potential candidates to be invited by HOD to join database BEFORE interview
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Ask HR to check database for potential candidates
Interviews
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Conduct screening interviews before personal interviews using database information
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Use a consistent interview process
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Use JOB HELPSHEET to conduct interviews
Reference Checks
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Reference checks for all candidates are compulsory
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As an HOD, you are held personally responsible for bad recruitment decisions where reference checks were not conducted
Final check
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All candidates to be referred to HR before an offer is made
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HR will refer to relevant Executive such as Dean (Academic positions) or CFO (Finance positions) for final approval