In the seven steps of the hiring process, what is Step 4?

• A. Write a job description
• B. Post job ads
• C. Screen, interview, and offer job
• D. Hire and onboard new staff

Answer: (B)

Understanding the order in recruiting helps ensure you attract the right candidates at the right time. After you create a clear job description that outlines duties and requirements, the next practical move is to publish the opening so people can see it and apply. This is the step where ads go out, setting the pool of applicants in motion. Once the ads are live, you move on to screening, interviewing, and offering the job. The final stages are choosing the candidate, hiring, and onboarding. Writing the job description usually happens before posting ads, and screening/interviewing happens after applications, with onboarding at the end.