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Waheed Akhtar

Can any help me with this HR recruitment questions in-regards to recruitment shortlisting, any advice would be appreciated

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The question I have is it possible to determine the best candidate just using the shortlisting criteria such as  ''experience'', ''knowledge'',''skills''( whether essential or desirable from the job ad) then combine with the assessment criteria but there is no number scoring, or either a  final score?

Any general or technical advice would be appreciated. I understand when shortlisting a job candidate always use the shortlisting criteria and score them, so this process confirms it was objective  and not subjective.

 

Thanks

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  • I don't think you could find the 'best' candidate with just short list criteria.

    What position is being hired for?
  • in reply to Peter
    Hello Peter
    I applied for a low lever (non hr) admin role-
    job ad=
    Job ad-Administrator ( temp 2 positions)
    Person spec-
    ''We are looking for self motivated individuals, who will be able to adapt to the changing demands of the business throughout the course of the fixed term contract. Additionally you will have ;
    -Aptitiude to work in a fast paced role
    -Experience of working in a professional office environment
    -Good IT skills
    -Ability to work independently with initiative
    -Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

    I was given a quick job response in the exact words of ’Thank you for your interest in our Administrator vacancy. Your CV has been unsuccessful but I wish you luck with your job search. I think your experience is too strong for what we require but would happily discuss further with you.’’

    I did respond back for feedback by email to see if I may need to change my cv ( 4 pages), or change the job letter. I asked in the feedback letter the following questions-

    6i-What did I the candidate score in the recruitment shortlist criteria against the person specification on the job advertisement?
    FEEDBACK RESPONSE-A score based selection criteria was not used and so you do not have a score.

    6f-What recruitment selection criteria was used for the interview shortlisting?

    FEEDBACK RESPONSE- Candidate's skills, experience and knowledge was consider against the requirements of the role. No score
    based selection criteria were applied.

    6g-Exactly how were the candidates score on those criteria?
    FEEDBACK RESPONSE- No score based selection were applied.

    6j-What did the successful candidates who selected for interviews and whom were successful for the two jobs score?
    FEEDBACK RESPONSE- A score selection criteria was not used and so you do not have a score and so they do not have a score.

    6k-What is the reason the successful candidates were appointed?
    FEEDBACK RESPONSE-The two individuals whom were appointed had experience in administrative roles.

    I thought I would be given a score, but nothing given.Any advice would be appreciated .
    Thanks
    Wahid
  • in reply to Waheed Akhtar
    Wahid

    You are looking for something that isn't there.

    I would focus on making a far more targeted and shorter CV (2 pages max for admin) rather than trying to show there was something odd about this selection criteria.

    Unless you have something far stronger to go on then this is not going anywhere.

    Good luck in finding a suitable role.
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  • in reply to Waheed Akhtar
    Wahid

    You are looking for something that isn't there.

    I would focus on making a far more targeted and shorter CV (2 pages max for admin) rather than trying to show there was something odd about this selection criteria.

    Unless you have something far stronger to go on then this is not going anywhere.

    Good luck in finding a suitable role.
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