Find out whether you’re a leader,

Follower or behind the pack in the competition for talent, and what you can do to improve.

Circle one answer to each question and tally up your score using the table: What’s your first step in assessing a candidate?

A. Job suitability assessment

B. Reviewing their answers to online screening questions

C. Manually screening resumes

Think about your last three hires. What was your approach? Fill the role: A. No matter how long it takes

B. ASAP because it’s effecting productivity and causing stress

C. As part of your attraction and retention strategy

How do you select candidates? Based on:

A. The requirements of the role via a position description B. Their in-built suitability for the position

C. Their answers to pre-screening questions

What’s your approach to using an external recruiter

(or if you haven’t used one yet, what would your approach be)?

A. Select a quality recruiter based on client reviews

B. Meet with the recruiter to make sure they have the right capabilities

C. Ask the recruiter structured questions to make sure they have the right capabilities

What’s your job interview process?

A. Create structured questions for each role

B. Use standard company interview questions

C. Keep it relaxed and unstructured to get a feel for each candidate’s fit

What’s your first step when someone resigns?

A. Advertise internally and externally

B. Review your attraction and retention pipeline strategy

C. Assess whether the role has changed and update role requirements

What’s your approach when a new team member starts?

A. Give them access to your induction training including safety training B. Create and implement a structured onboarding plan

C. Give them a tour and buddy them up with a senior team member