Are you a recruiter or hiring manager? If so, gather around as we attempt to make your life easier when it comes to sourcing new talent. In what many are calling the ‘Bitcoin Era’, there are many new and interesting ways to streamline the process when trying to find professionals that are the perfect fit for the job.
Job Descriptions That Make Sense
Businesses are notorious for offering job descriptions that don’t provide any substance. As a result, it can often reflect badly on the company. The reason for this is because it tells a candidate multiple things about organisations:
- Not sure of the type of candidate they’re looking for
- Little attention to detail has been made
- Stated responsibilities look ‘cut and pasted’ from another position
If this sounds like something you’ve done in the past when putting together job descriptions, it could be the reason you’re not getting the right results. Good candidates will look at job descriptions like these and will most likely conclude that if the company acts like this when hiring, the work environment will be unfavourable.
Therefore, you shouldn’t take the quickest options when looking to hire the right person. Spend time figuring out what the core tasks are and the type of skill set needed. Plus, it’s a good idea to remember this isn’t all about what you need, it’s a chance to say what the role offers to potential candidates. By being much more specific when it comes to job descriptions, the number of applicants should be reduced to ones that are more suited for the role.
Make It Easier for Applicants To Find You
Many businesses like to bring in candidates via their websites, with the application processes being made through an internal web portal. Although this is good for large organisations, it can produce missed opportunities for small companies. That’s why it’s recommended to use a job search platform to find the best individuals for the position. There are many to choose from, with each platform having its strengths for attracting amazing talent for certain roles.
Yes, this does mean that managing recruiter profiles that you’ve created will take some of your time up, but it should pay off in the long run by finding great candidates that will be a part of your business long-term.
Good Communication
It may sound like a no-brainer but it’s worth being mentioned. Good communication that consists of keeping candidates updated throughout the recruitment process will result in a more effective hiring process.
A good tip is to use the preferred contact method by the applicant. For example, say they want to be emailed over receiving phone calls, make sure that you follow their wishes. If not, awkward situations can occur, especially if they’re at work. When situations like this happen, it doesn’t go well and could mean you lose a valuable candidate.
Speed Up the Process
Hiring someone can be a lengthy process. Whenever there is a chance to speed it up, do it. Don’t forget that candidates are most likely to apply for multiple positions, meaning if your recruitment process takes too long then you may lose them.
However, if there isn’t anything you can do to speed it up, make sure to be upfront regarding how long the process is going to take. At least that way the candidate will know what to expect.
