The recruitment selection process allows companies to identify candidates that meet the qualifications of the position looking to be filled thereby meeting the needs of the business. The selection process starts first with the job posting itself. The recruiting department must find out what skills are necessary for the job they are filling. They also need to know if their client (the
. department with the opening) has any specific qualifications they want candidates to have such as a college degree. Once the recruiting department has all the necessary information they will post the position. In some instances they will post positions only for internal candidates and on other occassions it will be posted both externally and internally. Applications and resumes are gathered and reviewed by the recruiting department. Then, once the resumes are reviewed possible cadidates are selected to complete a phone interview. From these interviews candidates are identified that will be brought in for an in person interview. Some companies will do a third interview with the final two to three people are brought in and may be interviewed by higher management to help finalize who will get the position. Once a decision is made an offer is given. This is followed by possible drug and background checks.