SELECTION EDGE

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Selection Edge is a process that allows you to outsource the aspects of hiring that you dislike and allows you to use consistent procedures that deliver you the best candidates.

You can carry out a number of the steps yourself, or you can use the resources we have assembled to reduce the amount of management time required. A successful hiring process involves finding ways to involve management time only where it is essential and a variety of functions can be delegated or outsourced.

Let’s say that the opportunity cost of your time is $250 per hour. What would it be worth to have somebody else do the legwork so that you only see appropriate candidates?

The Selection Edge process will enable you to:

Establish the profile of the ideal candidate 

• Develop a job description
• Agree a key accountabilities statement for the position
• Create a benchmark for the position showing the behaviors, values and key competencies required in the position

Develop and process a pool of qualified candidates

• Write the right advertisement and “Sell” your company effectively.   
• Be aggressive in placing advertisements
• Set up a system so that heavy response levels will not stretch your resources   

Grade candidates

• Be clear about what you are looking for in candidates and develop a screening tool
• Screen applicants by telephone – preferably using an outside professional
• Run reports to ensure that their behaviors, values and core competencies match your requirements  

Evaluate the most effective match

• Develop better interview questions than simply going through the resume
• Create a process where you see candidates three time
• Check references – preferably using an outside professional
• When you do hire somebody, do a background check