Taking the time to examine a resume or set of resumes during the hiring process can save your firm or organization a lot of wasted time and energy in the future. Its not as easy now to fire an employee who fraudulently submitted a resume , or submitted false work experience , down the line , especially if they are holding their position in good stead.
Yet when it comes to hiring decisions its often intuition , feelings and indeed running by the "seat of your pants " , that often makes key decisions as to who to ad to the employee team , the office pool or factory floor , or even to the hallowed halls of "upper management".
It can be said that in most cases , life can down to simple basics. What could be easier during the interview and hiring process than to ask questions , check and verify. All it takes in most cases is a simple phone call , email or fax.
What can be done? First take the time and effort to effectively write and develop clear and appropriate "selection criteria". That is over half of the ballet. Secondly review resumes thoroughly. Not only once but even by a team in the Human Resources Department. Different people with different can catch inconsistencies in a more expounded manner.
Examine resumes that are inbound thoroughly and fully. On a cursory level initially scan and look for career development trends. Are there logical career moves overall? Does a clear pattern emerge? What of skills and qualifications do they match job titles and descriptions? Or are the job titles and descriptions overstated in any manner or way?
It's always a matter of simple verification of employers, references and credentials. In this electronic era of simple communications, this is fairly easy and straightforward, Phone, email or fax stated parties to verify references, documentation as well educational records.
In the end it can be said that thoroughness and inquiry in the hiring process can go a long way to saving time , expended effort and ultimately profitability to any business firm and its departments. Its an exercise well worth its effort and expenditure in time and money and resources. - 32171
Yet when it comes to hiring decisions its often intuition , feelings and indeed running by the "seat of your pants " , that often makes key decisions as to who to ad to the employee team , the office pool or factory floor , or even to the hallowed halls of "upper management".
It can be said that in most cases , life can down to simple basics. What could be easier during the interview and hiring process than to ask questions , check and verify. All it takes in most cases is a simple phone call , email or fax.
What can be done? First take the time and effort to effectively write and develop clear and appropriate "selection criteria". That is over half of the ballet. Secondly review resumes thoroughly. Not only once but even by a team in the Human Resources Department. Different people with different can catch inconsistencies in a more expounded manner.
Examine resumes that are inbound thoroughly and fully. On a cursory level initially scan and look for career development trends. Are there logical career moves overall? Does a clear pattern emerge? What of skills and qualifications do they match job titles and descriptions? Or are the job titles and descriptions overstated in any manner or way?
It's always a matter of simple verification of employers, references and credentials. In this electronic era of simple communications, this is fairly easy and straightforward, Phone, email or fax stated parties to verify references, documentation as well educational records.
In the end it can be said that thoroughness and inquiry in the hiring process can go a long way to saving time , expended effort and ultimately profitability to any business firm and its departments. Its an exercise well worth its effort and expenditure in time and money and resources. - 32171
