Great Candidates Fast: On-line Job Application and Electronic Processing

Abstract

The state of Washington Department of Personnel has recently launched a new Internet based tool to provide hiring managers throughout state government with virtually instant certification of highly qualified candidates for employment. The new Internet Application system allows simultaneous on-line application submittal, screening and testing, scoring and notification, eligibility list placement, and referral for interview. It is a revolutionary improvement over the traditional recruitment and selection system, and reduces recruitment cycle time from several weeks to one or two hours. Certifications are tailored to fit key skill requirements provided by the hiring manager and can be customized for each position. The Internet Application system provides job seekers a very convenient and easy-to-use means for submitting an application from any place, at any time. The implementation of this initiative is crucial to fulfilling one of the Department's highest priority goals of having high quality, diverse, and available job candidates ready for managers to hire in the shortest time possible. Internal operational efficiencies and cost savings are other key benefits of the new Internet Application system.