What is the first stage of the recruitment process described?

• A. Advertise the job using appropriate media
• B. Identify type and number of staff needed
• C. Carry out interviews
• D. Give feedback to unsuccessful applicants

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is the order of steps in recruiting. Before you do anything like post a job or interview people, you first need to work out exactly what kind of roles you need and how many staff are required. That planning step guides everything that follows, including how you write the job description, what skills you’re looking for, and how many positions you’ll advertise for.

So the first stage is identifying the type and number of staff needed. If you skip this, you might advertise for the wrong roles or hire too many or too few people, wasting time and money. Advertising, interviews, and giving feedback all come after you’ve determined the need, based on the organization’s goals, workload, and budget.