8 Ways to Hire Faster in a Job Seeker's Market
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A Finance Recruitment Agency Connecting Businesses With Top Talent, and Job Seekers with Cutting-Edge Companies.
8 Ways to Hire Faster in a Job Seeker's Market
If you're a business owner, chances are you didn't launch a business expecting to spend hours during the night filing through resumes, following up with candidates, and tracking people down for paperwork.
You went into business to build upon your vision. And with these eight ways to hire faster in a job seeker's market, you can focus on building a better business.??
1. Use a text messaging feature
Ring Central?is a cloud-based phone system perfect for businesses managing a high volume of clients and customers.?
2. Make Templates For Everything
The more you don't have to think about the hiring process, the smoother it will be. Create templates for re-occurring correspondences to streamline the flow.?
?3. Create a Great Candidate Experience
According to research done through Indeed,?65% of candidates said?if they had a good candidate experience, they would recommend the business to their network.?
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4. Use Employee referrals?
75% of employers said candidates sourced from employee referrals were highly qualified.
How to incentivize your employees to offer referrals? Consider offering a gift basket, gift certificate, or company-branded swag to encourage referrals.?Organizing a contest could also be effective.
5. Attend industry-related meetups
While job fairs can help find qualified candidates, non-recruiting-specific events are also an excellent opportunity to meet motivated industry professionals eager to network and advance in their field. For example, if you're looking to hire a software engineer, find a local group, meetup or association focused on software development and attend a local meeting. The most passionate professionals will quickly stand out.
6. Reach Back To Previous Employees
When you hire for a position, a few talented candidates often end up not making the cut due to timing or other external factors. When recruiting for a similar position, consider re-visiting the resumes of past applicants. These candidates are already familiar with your company. They may have picked up new skills and experience since you last spoke.
7. Approach Recruiting As Selling
Recruiting is essentially a sales job. They have to sell the company and the role. This is where your strong employer brand will shine through. Talk about the unique perks and how you enjoy the environment.?
Understand the stages of a candidate and know how to funnel them through different stages. Be proactive and timely.?
8. Don't Overthink Resumes
Know what you're looking for before you start looking at resumes. Reach out to candidates within 24 hours of receiving their applications.?
Hiring top talent requires lots of time and energy. If you are looking for an agency with flexible and customized recruiting solutions, look no further. Our expert recruiters understand the ever-changing job market and how to identify top talent. Let us show you how we build winning teams.?