After shortlisting, assess candidates' skills with a work sample task, followed by an assessment and thorough evaluation.
Assess the candidate’s practical skills by assigning a real-world task similar to the work they would do if hired.
Once done with work sample test evaluate the candidate’s technical proficiency based on the work sample task.
Duration : 10 minutes/question
Duration : 10 minutes/question
After interviews, it's important to evaluate and compare candidates based on a set of predefined criteria.Use scorecard to evaluate each candidate.
Sample scorecard based on pre-defined criteria. Here’s an example:
Final decisions should be based on the candidate's overall evaluation score, with a focus on important qualifications. Prioritize technical skills above everything else for a {role_name}, but do not forget about communication and cultural fit.
How to communicate the decision to candidates
[Your Company Letterhead]
[Date]
[Candidate's Name]
[Candidate's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Candidate's Name],
We are pleased to offer you the position of Marketing Coordinator at [Your Company Name]. We were impressed with your skills and experience, and we believe you will be a valuable addition to our team.
Position
: Marketing Coordinator
Start Date
: [Start Date]
Salary
: [Salary Amount] per year
Benefits
: [Brief Overview of Benefits]
Please confirm your acceptance of this offer by signing below and returning this letter by [Acceptance Deadline].
We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Your Company Name]
[Your Company Letterhead]
[Date]
[Candidate's Name]
[Candidate's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Candidate's Name],
Thank you for your interest in the Marketing Coordinator position at [Your Company Name] and for taking the time to meet with our team. We appreciate your effort in the application process.
After careful consideration, we have decided to move forward with another candidate who more closely matches our current needs for this role. This decision was not easy, as we received applications from many qualified candidates, including yourself.
We will keep your resume on file for future opportunities that may align with your skills and experience. We encourage you to apply again in the future and wish you the best of luck in your job search.
Thank you once again for your interest in [Your Company Name].
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Your Company Name]