August 17th, 2016 | Sterling

Infographic: Understanding Your Candidate’s CV

From the moment you post a job application, there is a lot to consider until it’s time to make the final hiring decision. From sourcing candidates to aligning job qualifications with your department’s needs to the interview process, it can take a lot of time. In fact, according to one study, the UK hiring process can take 31.9 days.

With a the entire process taking more than one month to complete, it’s important to screen your candidates properly to ensure that their experience, education and job responsibilities accurately align with the requirements of the job. Unfortunately, not all candidates tell the truth and 58% of employers have caught a lie on a candidate’s CV. While some of these lies might be embellishments or small oversights, they could have a significant effect on the candidate’s overall ability to perform in their role.

In an effort to help you better screen your candidates, we put together an infographic exploring six common areas to keep in mind while reviewing your candidate’s CV, including:

• Criminal record checks
• Employment and activity verification
• Right to work and document verification
• Education verifications
• Reference interviews
• Credit enquiry with electoral roll and ID verification

Don’t forget – we’re here to help. To get you started on hiring the perfect candidate, you can download our white paper “How to Avoid a Bad Hire” by clicking here.

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