Hiring Timeline

Week $1-2$: Pre$-$Recruitment Preparation

$$ Day $1-3$: Conduct an internal needs analysis to determine the specific skills, experiences, and qualifications required for the business analyst role.

$$ Day $4-7$: Develop a detailed job description and decide on the salary range, benefits, and any negotiables.

$$ Day $8-14$: Plan the recruitment strategy, including which platforms to use for job postings, any recruitment agencies to engage, and outline the selection process $($e$.$g$.,$ stages of interviews, tests$).$

Week $3-4$: Job Posting and Initial Screening

$$ Week $3$: Post the job on selected platforms $($LinkedIn$,$ Indeed, company website, etc.$)$ and reach out to recruitment agencies if applicable. Begin receiving applications.

$$ Week $4$: Close the job application process by the end of the week. Start the initial screening of resumes and cover letters to shortlist candidates for interviews.

Week $5-6$: Interviews and Assessments

$$ Week $5$: Conduct first$-$round interviews with shortlisted candidates. This could include phone or video interviews.

$$ End of Week $5/$Start of Week $6$: Invite finalists for a second round of interviews, which may include practical assessments or presentations to gauge analytical and problem$-$solving skills.

$$ End of Week $6$: Conduct reference checks for top candidates.

Week $7$: Final Decision and Job Offer

$$ Day $1-3$ of Week $7$: Make a final hiring decision. Prepare a job offer package for the selected candidate.

$$ Day $4-5$ of Week $7$: Extend the job offer. Negotiate if necessary.

Week $8$: Onboarding Preparation

$$ Week $8$: Upon acceptance of the job offer, begin preparations for onboarding. This includes setting up IT access, planning the first week's schedule, and preparing orientation materials.

$$ End of Week $8$: Have everything ready for the new hire$$s first day. All for a Human Resources Assistants?