'OUR HIRING PROCESS'
‘KEEPING IT SIMPLE’
By creating an effective hiring process we find and hire the best candidates for the roles our clients are looking to fill. Simplicity is key for a positive candidate experience and allows us to fill positions faster & more efficiently. We have produced a step-by-step guide of what our clients and candidates can expect when working with PMA Solutions Scotland to hire a new permanent, temporary or contract employee.
Step 1 | Define
By creating an effective hiring process we find and hire the best candidates for the roles our clients are looking to fill. Simplicity is key for a positive candidate experience and allows us to fill positions faster & more efficiently. We have produced a step-by-step guide of what our clients and candidates can expect when working with PMA to hire a new permanent, temporary or contract employee.
Step 2 | Creation
A clear & detailed job description is critical in finding the ideal candidate. The job description needs to be clear in what the role involves. When creating the job description our hiring managers ensure they capture tasks & responsibilities whilst indicating abilities, knowledge and required experience. To fill positions faster & more efficiently. We have produced a step-by-step guide of what our clients and candidates can expect when working with PMA to hire a new permanent, temporary or contract employee.
Step 3 | Attraction
We consider the most effective way of attracting appropriately skilled candidates to fulfil our client requirements. We use our judgement regarding choice of media and platforms while considering the full range of candidate attraction tools, using personal networks, social and digital media.
Step 4 | Screening
Our hiring managers undertake the pre-selection process, selecting the most suitable candidates & identifying those who should be considered for further review. We conduct initial interviews with selected candidates exploring their relevant skills, experiences, qualifications & behaviours. Once completed our hiring managers shortlist their selected candidates.
Step 5 | Interview
We co-ordinate & invite selected candidates to meet with our clients for face-to-face interviews giving the client the opportunity to exchange information regarding the job, company and their objectives whilst determining if the candidates’ qualifications, values, interests & goals are in line with the priorities of the company.
Step 6 | Placement
We will engage with the chosen candidate to provide them with a formal offer. We will conduct negotiations on behalf of the client, and disclose the terms of employment, including start dates, salary and benefits. Once the offer has been agreed, the candidate will receive a signed employment agreement from their new employer.