Practical guidance for Malaysian employers, HR professionals and hiring managers on managing recruitment and selection — from identifying workforce requirements and sourcing candidates to interviewing, assessing and making effective hiring decisions.
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Hiring Needs & Workforce Requirements
Start the recruitment process by identifying the business need, defining the position requirements and obtaining the appropriate approval before recruitment begins.
How to Identify and Define a Hiring Need
Practical guidance for HR and hiring managers on assessing workforce requirements, defining the need for a position and preparing for the recruitment process.
Job Descriptions & Candidate Requirements
Define the role clearly by establishing its responsibilities, reporting relationships, qualifications, experience, skills and other requirements before sourcing candidates.
How to Write an Effective Job Description
Practical guidance for HR and hiring managers on defining job responsibilities, candidate requirements and selection criteria before recruitment begins.
Candidate Sourcing & Job Advertising
Attract suitable candidates by selecting appropriate recruitment channels, preparing clear job advertisements and reaching the right talent pool.
How to Source Candidates and Write an Effective Job Advertisement
Practical guidance for HR and hiring managers on choosing recruitment channels, preparing job advertisements and attracting suitable candidates for a vacancy.
Screening & Shortlisting
Screen applications consistently against the requirements of the role and identify candidates who should progress to the next stage of the selection process.
How to Screen and Shortlist Candidates
Practical guidance for HR and hiring managers on reviewing applications, applying consistent selection criteria and preparing an appropriate shortlist for interview.
Interviewing Candidates
Conduct structured and consistent interviews to assess candidates against the requirements of the role and gather relevant information for the hiring decision.
How to Conduct an Effective Job Interview
Practical guidance for HR and hiring managers on preparing interview questions, conducting structured interviews, evaluating candidate responses and documenting interview outcomes.
Candidate Assessment & Selection
Evaluate shortlisted candidates consistently using relevant selection criteria and available assessment information to support a fair and well-informed hiring decision.
How to Evaluate Candidates and Make a Hiring Decision
Practical guidance for HR and hiring managers on comparing candidates, consolidating interview and assessment results, documenting the selection decision and identifying the preferred candidate.
Reference & Background Checks
Conduct appropriate pre-employment checks to verify relevant candidate information and support the final hiring decision before an employment offer is made.
How to Conduct Pre-Employment Reference and Background Checks
Practical guidance for HR and hiring managers on conducting reference and background checks, obtaining appropriate consent, verifying relevant information and documenting the outcome.
Recruitment Templates & Tools
Practical templates, checklists and tools to help HR professionals and hiring managers manage recruitment and selection consistently from hiring approval through to final candidate selection.
Recruitment & Selection Toolkit
A practical toolkit covering the recruitment and selection process, with checklists, assessment tools, interview resources and supporting HR documentation.