What is full-cycle recruiting?

• Job analysis (hiring needs)

• Sourcing (active recruiting)

• Screening

• Interviewing

• Selecting

• Hiring

• Onboarding

The main objective of full-cycle recruiting is to find and hire the most qualified job candidates for a specific role while giving a positive candidate experience during the entire recruitment process.

Full-cycle recruiting starts with job analysis, which consists of identifying the requirements of a specific role and writing a job description. Next, during the sourcing phase, candidates are proactively sought, typically through a variety of channels, such as:

• Online job boards

• Professional career websites

• Social media

• Employee or company referrals

This is followed by the screening process in which all candidates reached out to are screened to determine if they meet the minimum qualifications for the role. Once the screening process is finished, the selected remaining job candidates are invited to interview with the organization.

Interviews may come in various formats. Common examples include:

• Phone interviews

• In-person interviews

• Video conference interviews

• Group interviews

• Interviews containing assessment tests

After the selected job candidates have all gone through the interview process, the most suitable candidate is chosen to be hired for the open position and is offered the job. If the candidate accepts the job offer, the next phase of onboarding begins.

Onboarding involves introducing the new employee to the organization and its other staff. It might also include orientations and training sessions. Onboarding is meant to acclimate employees to their new job and the organization's culture.

Full-cycle recruiting is an important process for companies that assists them in finding the appropriate candidates for job openings. It can result in stronger employee retention rates and less turnover when done effectively.