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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Built for owners who hire without an HR department
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.
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
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
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
The checklist shows you what to do. The course teaches you how to do it.
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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