How to get the most out of phone screen interviews

You might be feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of a vacancy in your business due to growth or maybe a resignation. However it is important to invest time in the recruitment and selection process to ensure you are attracting the best people and ultimately hiring the right person.  A phone screen interview is an important part of that process. 
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The steps I take to write a job advertisement that attracts the best people

There is an art to writing a job advertisement, I am going to share with you my steps for writing a job advertisement that attracts the best people. 

Let’s start by understanding what is a job advertisement.

An effective job advertisement is a carefully tailored message with the aim of attracting the best qualified candidates for your job, whilst sharing information about your business, your brand and the role.

Your aim when advertising.

Your aim when advertising for a position is to make a potential candidate motivated to apply in the first place, and really want the job.

Before you can write your job advertisement though, you need to be clear about the role that you are hiring for. That includes:

  • Determine the right engagement type whether it be employee, contractor, outsourced or offshore;
  • Confirm the number of hours required and the duration of the work whether it be flexible, short term or permanent;
  • Outline the tasks that the person will be required to perform; and
  • Identify the relevant skills and experience required to perform the role along with any relevant qualifications or licenses.

Now that you are clear on the role you can start to write the job advertisement, ensuring you use language that applicants will understand and provide them with information that will leave them wanting to know more.

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5 Simple Inclusions For A Successful And Welcoming Employee Induction

The employee induction program is the first real insight that a new employee will have into your business. Make the process engaging, welcoming and informative, and you’ll set you and your new employee up for success.

The program needs to encourage your new employee to imagine themselves in the business, learn about the organisation and connect with other employees. Here are five key items to include.

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