Step 3: Plan before you post

With the job description in place, the next step is to slow down and plan carefully before posting the role. Rushing into advertising without a clear process often leads to confusion, wasted time, or even a poor hire. Step 3: Plan before you post.

This step is about laying the groundwork—deciding who will lead recruitment, forming a small interview team, and designing how candidates will be assessed. Planning also includes setting a realistic timeline, clarifying salary or volunteer status, and outlining each stage of the process.

As Jesus reminds us in Luke 14:28, wise builders count the cost before they begin. In the same way, planning ahead ensures your recruitment is intentional, fair, and efficient.

Plan before you post

Decide:

Who will lead the process
Interview team members (ideally 2–3 people for balanced perspective)
Design the Interview & Assessment Process (phone screen → panel interview → skills test/personality test/case study → final interview)
Recruitment timeline and stages
Salary range and employment type (full-time, part-time, volunteer)

Biblical Insight: In Luke 14:28, Jesus talks about counting the cost before building—planning prevents waste.