You may have heard the HR buzz word, “Full Life Cycle Recruiting.” But what does it mean for you as a CrossFire candidate?

Full Cycle Recruiting is an intricate recruitment process that begins from the moment a client company expresses a need to CrossFire Group to the time you are hired.  The process is designed to be efficient and thorough, but it can take some time. The Full Life Cycle Recruiting process includes: Research, Job Description and Posting, Candidate Search and Resume Review, Candidate Screening, Presentment and Placement and Hire.

Research: The first step in the recruiting process is research. CrossFire Group recruiters begin by understanding the client’s business and industry, as well as the exact requirements of the position(s) sought to be filled. We research the specific location of the job. The more we know about the client company and industry, the less time it takes to find the right candidate.

Job Description and Posting: Once we have an in-depth knowledge of the client company and its needs, our recruiters work to craft a detailed job description that will attract the best candidates. All our postings provide a way for potential candidates to apply for a position immediately. We believe ease is an important part of the process since many “non-searching” candidates may not apply to a position that requires multiple, unnecessary steps.

Candidate Search and Resume Review: This is the third and most crucial step in the Full Life Cycle Recruiting process. All applications and resumes are thoroughly reviewed. Our recruiters vet each resume from a variety of sources. Once the review is complete, a list of highly qualified potential candidates is entered in our recruiting database.

Candidate Screening: The fourth step in the process involves further screening to narrow the list of potential candidates to include only the most talented and qualified applicants. Our recruiters then conduct interviews and evaluations using the following tools:

• Phone Screen
• Face-to-Face Interview
• Soft Skills Evaluation
• Technical Evaluation
• Technical Testing

In addition, our recruiters gauge interest of each potential candidate. From this process, we are able to present the client company with a highly targeted list of qualified, interested candidates.

Presentment and Placement: CrossFire Group works with each potential candidate to present their qualifications to the client company.  We then assist with setting up interviews, checking references, conducting background checks, and performing drug screens. Each of these steps is important to the process of placement.  As a candidate, you should be aware that this “behind the scenes” work may take time, but is crucial to proper placement.  We want our placed candidates to be successful, and we work diligently to help ensure such success.

Hire:Upon the selection of the right candidate, our recruiters manage the hiring process. We will work with you as a candidate to negotiate salary and benefits, create offer letters, obtain signatures on all necessary corporate documents, and coordinate a company orientation .