Hiring Checklist Pack

Everything You Need to Hire Right the First Time

Stop guessing. Start hiring with a system.

Your first hire is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a manager — and nobody gives you a playbook. This pack does. Twelve checklists, scorecards, and scripts that walk you through the entire process: from writing the job description to onboarding on Day 1. Print what you need, use it in your next interview.

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What's Inside

One PDF. 16 pages. Every stage of hiring covered — from job posting to 90-day check-in.

Before You Interview

Job Description Builder

Define the role before you post it — responsibilities, must-have and nice-to-have skills, and what success looks like at 30, 60, and 90 days.

Hiring Timeline Planner

Week-by-week checklist from opening the role to Day 1 onboarding. Set expectations with your boss and stay on track.

Candidate Screening Checklist

A 2-minute resume review system: must-have checks, experience level, red flags, and an immediate go/no-go decision.

Phone Screen Template

8 questions for a 20-minute phone screen — with what to listen for and a scoring decision at the end.

During the Interview

Interview Questions: Culture & Values

10 behavioral questions that reveal how someone works, not just what they've done. Each one includes what to listen for.

Interview Questions: Skills & Experience

10 STAR-format questions to assess competence — with follow-up probes to push past rehearsed answers.

Interview Scorecard

Structured scoring matrix: 6 dimensions (Technical Skills, Communication, Problem-Solving, Culture Fit, Motivation, Overall), 1-5 scale, notes per candidate.

Reference Check Script

8 questions to ask references on the phone — with follow-up probes and a red flags checklist.

After You Decide

Offer Conversation Script

What to say when extending an offer, handling negotiation, and what NOT to promise. Phone first, written offer second.

First Week Onboarding Checklist

Day-by-day checklist for your new hire's first 5 days — from greeting them at the door to scheduling recurring 1-on-1s.

30-60-90 Day Check-in Template

Structured review at each milestone — questions to ask, what to assess, and space for notes and action items.

Candidate Comparison Matrix

Compare up to 3 candidates side-by-side across 8 dimensions. Stop deciding based on gut feeling alone.

Not Theory. A Hiring System.

12 tools

Checklists, scorecards, scripts, and templates. Everything you need for the entire hiring process in one place.

1 PDF

16 pages. Print the pages you need for each stage. Reuse every time you hire.

0 guesswork

No more winging interviews or forgetting to check references. A system that works from day one.

Is This For You?

This pack is for you if:

  • You're hiring for the first time and don't know where to start
  • You've interviewed candidates but never had a structured process
  • You want to make a great hire instead of a "good enough" one
  • You need interview questions that actually reveal who someone is
  • You prefer checklists and systems over figuring it out as you go

This is probably not for you if:

  • You have an HR team that handles the entire hiring process
  • You're looking for legal advice on employment law
  • You're hiring for executive-level positions
  • You've hired dozens of people and have a system that works

How Managers Actually Use This

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Before posting the job: fill out the Job Description Builder. Define what you actually need. Share it with your boss for alignment.

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During resume review: print the Screening Checklist. Spend 2-3 minutes per resume. Decide: phone screen, maybe, or pass.

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In the interview: pick 4-5 questions from each bank. Fill out the Scorecard immediately after — your memory distorts within hours.

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After they start: follow the Onboarding Checklist for Week 1. Schedule 30-60-90 day check-ins in advance. Don't wing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What format is the file?

One PDF file, 16 pages. Cover, table of contents, 12 checklists/scorecards/scripts, and back cover. Designed for US Letter size — print the pages you need or keep it on your phone during interviews.

Can I reuse this for multiple hires?

Absolutely. That's the point. Print a fresh Screening Checklist and Scorecard for each candidate. The Interview Questions, Timeline Planner, and Onboarding Checklist work every time you hire.

Are the interview questions generic or customizable?

The Culture & Values questions work for any role. The Skills & Experience questions use the STAR format and are designed to be adapted — you fill in the specific skill you're testing for. We give you the framework; you plug in the details.

How is this different from the Cheat Sheet Pack?

The Cheat Sheet Pack has one page on hiring (a high-level overview). This pack goes deep: 12 tools covering every stage of the hiring process, with fill-in fields, scoring systems, and scripts. Think of the Cheat Sheet as the overview, and this as the complete hiring toolkit.

Does this cover legal requirements for hiring?

This pack covers practical hiring best practices, not legal advice. We include reminders about common legal pitfalls (like questions you shouldn't ask), but for employment law specifics, consult your HR department or an employment attorney.

Do I get free updates?

Yes. If we add new tools or update existing ones, you'll get the new version at no extra cost.

Is there a refund policy?

Due to the digital nature of the product, we don't offer refunds after download. But if you have any issues, email hello@firsttimemanagers.com and we'll make it right.

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