Identifying hiring need. ... Planning. ... Creating a job description. ... Recruiter and hiring manager intake meeting. ... Posting and promoting job openings. ... Applicant screening. ... Interviews. ... Applicant talent assessment. he application phase in the selection process is sometimes seen as passive from the hiring team side – you just wait for candidates to respond to your job ad. Resume screening. Screening call. Assessment test. In-person interviewing. Background checks. Reference checks. Decision and job offer.