The complete 10-phase hiring checklist.
Most business owners skip 6 of the 10 phases and wonder why their hires don't work out. This checklist shows you the full process, every phase, every action item, nothing left to chance.
10 phases with 40 action items
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By David Lee Jensen, 25+ years of hiring expertise
The 10-Phase Hiring Checklist
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Most owners only do 3 or 4 of these.
That's why 74% of employers have made a bad hire. This checklist covers all 10 phases, the ones you know and the ones you're skipping.
Before You Post
Phases 1–4 · The foundation most owners skip
Job Analysis
Define what success looks like before you start looking
The Job Description
Write a posting that attracts fits and repels misfits
Compensation
Know your range before the first conversation
Legal Compliance
Protect your business with compliant questions and process
Finding Candidates
Phases 5–7 · Cast the right net, not the widest one
Your Employer Brand
Control how candidates see you before they apply
Sourcing Talent
Find candidates where the best ones actually are
Screening
5-minute phone screens that eliminate 40–60% of candidates
Making the Decision
Phases 8–10 · Hire with data, not hope
The Interview
Behavioral questions scored on character, not credentials
Selection & Offer
Compare with data, decide fast, close with confidence
Onboarding
Structured first 90 days that prevent early turnover
From a checklist to a complete hiring system.
Each phase has deep methodology, scripts, templates, and scoring systems behind it. The checklist is your roadmap, the course is your GPS.
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What are the steps in a hiring process?
A complete process runs from evaluating whether you need to hire, through writing the job description, sourcing, screening, interviewing, testing, reference checks, and a final review before the offer. This checklist walks all ten phases in order.
Why use a hiring checklist?
A checklist keeps you from skipping steps when the seat's been empty too long and you're tempted to rush. Running every candidate through the same phases is how you compare them fairly and avoid costly mistakes.
Is the hiring checklist free to download?
Yes. It's a free PDF you can print and run on every hire, with no payment required.
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