01. Client Requirement Understanding
We begin by understanding the client's manpower
requirements in detail.
We discuss:
- Job title and role
- Required skills and qualifications
- Experience level
- Job responsibilities
- Number of positions
- Location and work model
- Salary/CTC range
- Joining timeline
- Technical and behavioural requirements
Outcome: A clear Job Description
(JD) and recruitment plan.
02. Recruitment Strategy & Planning
After understanding the requirement, our recruitment
team develops a suitable sourcing strategy.
Our strategy may include:
- Candidate database search
- Job portals
- Professional networks
- Social media recruitment
- Employee referrals
- Campus and fresher hiring
- GKST training and placement network
- Direct candidate sourcing
- Industry-specific talent pools
Outcome: An effective sourcing
strategy to reach relevant candidates.
03. Candidate Sourcing
We identify and attract potential candidates
matching the client's requirements.
We look at:
- Skills and education
- Professional experience
- Industry background
- Preferred location
- Notice period
- Salary expectations
- Career interests
Outcome: A strong and relevant
candidate pipeline rather than simply collecting resumes.
04. Resume Screening
Every received profile is carefully screened against the
job requirements.
Our recruiters evaluate:
- Educational qualifications
- Relevant experience
- Technical skills
- Previous employment
- Project experience
- Communication skills
- Career progression
- Notice period
- Salary expectations
- Overall suitability for the position
Outcome: Suitable candidates are shortlisted
for the next stage.
05. Candidate Pre-Screening
Shortlisted candidates are contacted by our recruitment team
for an initial discussion.
We verify:
- Candidate's interest in the position
- Current employment status
- Relevant experience
- Skills and responsibilities
- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice period
- Preferred location
- Availability for interviews
Outcome: Only relevant and genuinely interested
candidates proceed to the next stage.
06. Skill & Competency Assessment
Depending on the position, candidates may undergo an
appropriate technical, functional or job-specific assessment.
For IT positions:
- Technical knowledge
- Programming skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Project knowledge
- Coding or practical assessment
For Non-IT positions:
- Functional knowledge
- Domain expertise
- Communication skills
- Analytical ability
- Job-specific competencies
07. Candidate Shortlisting
After screening and assessment, suitable candidates are
shortlisted and presented to the client.
We may provide:
- Candidate profile
- Resume
- Relevant experience
- Key skills
- Current and expected CTC
- Notice period
- Recruiter observations
Outcome: The client can select candidates
for further evaluation.
08. Interview Coordination
GKST coordinates the interview process between candidates
and clients to ensure smooth communication.
We assist with:
- Scheduling interviews
- Communicating interview details
- Candidate reminders
- Interview confirmations
- Rescheduling when required
- Maintaining communication between both parties
Outcome: A smooth and professional
interview experience.
09. Client Interview & Evaluation
The client conducts the required interview rounds to assess
the candidate's suitability for the position.
Interview rounds may include:
- Technical interview
- Functional interview
- Managerial interview
- HR interview
- Final management discussion
GKST maintains communication with the candidate and client
throughout the interview process.
10. Interview Feedback & Follow-Up
After each interview, our recruitment team follows up with
the client to understand the outcome.
We coordinate:
- Interview feedback
- Selection status
- Additional interview rounds
- Candidate concerns
- Further hiring requirements
Candidates are kept informed about the progress wherever
appropriate.
11. Salary Negotiation & Offer Coordination
Once a candidate is selected, GKST assists with coordinating
the offer process between the client and candidate.
We help coordinate discussions regarding:
- CTC and salary expectations
- Designation
- Benefits
- Joining date
- Notice period
- Other employment conditions
Outcome: Support towards a mutually suitable
agreement between the client and candidate.
12. Offer & Documentation
After final selection, the client issues the offer or
appointment documentation. GKST can assist in coordinating
the required documents.
Documents may include:
- Educational certificates
- Identity documents
- Experience documents
- Salary documents, where required
- Address details
- Other role-specific documents
13. Notice Period & Joining Coordination
For candidates who are currently employed, our recruitment
team maintains communication during the notice period.
We follow up regarding:
- Resignation status
- Expected last working day
- Agreed joining date
- Relieving documentation
- Changes in candidate availability
Outcome: Better joining coordination and
fewer avoidable delays.
14. Candidate Joining
We coordinate with both the candidate and client to support
a smooth joining process.
- Confirming the joining status
- Coordinating the agreed joining date
- Communicating any last-minute changes
- Following up with the relevant parties
The candidate joins the organization according to the
agreed terms and scheduled date.
15. Post-Placement Follow-Up
Our responsibility does not necessarily end when the
candidate joins. Where agreed, GKST follows up with the
candidate and client to understand the placement experience.
We may review:
- Joining status
- Candidate experience
- Employer satisfaction
- Role alignment
- Immediate concerns
Outcome: Stronger long-term relationships
with clients and candidates.
16. Replacement Support
Where applicable and as agreed with the client, GKST can
provide replacement support if a selected candidate leaves
within the agreed replacement period.
- Reviewing the vacancy and circumstances
- Understanding the reason for replacement
- Initiating a fresh candidate search
- Coordinating suitable replacement profiles
Outcome: Additional recruitment support according to the agreed terms.