Everyone who owns a business knows that recruiting the right talent is crucial. But what if your strategy doesn’t seem to be working well? Here are some of the reasons why your recruiting isn’t working to the best of its ability.
A company is as good as its team, which is why you need the best talent available. Here are some reasons why your recruiting isn’t working the way it should.
Department Objectives
Unless you know what your objectives are, how can you hire the right talent? Sure, you may know the business as a whole, but what about individual divisions? Have you talked to each department to find out their unique needs? Without information on what is working in each department, you can’t find the best fit with your potential hires.
Not Using the Right Platforms
In the past, most businesses posted an ad or a sign when hiring. Now, we have the whole world at our fingertips. Without utilizing the best online platforms, you’re missing out. For example, if you use a job board you need to find the one where specialized talent is. General boards will get your general applicants.
Learn to use platforms like Facebook, Indeed, and more. But keep in mind that Facebook is not there as a job board. Yes, you can post jobs, and you should. But you want engaging content for your customers, not just a way to find new hires. Talk about upcoming projects or post videos of employees. Use it how it is intended – for both customers and potential hires.
Not Using Good Communication Skills
Communication is key in any part of life, and especially when it comes to finding the right talent for your company. When you post an ad for your company, look at it from a potential employee’s viewpoint. Is it engaging? Interesting? Creative people like exciting, yet casual speech. While technology specialists, financial advisors, and similar workers may want something more serious.
You must know your audience to create a job posting that engages them, and makes them want to apply.
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These are just a few examples. You also need to make sure you don’t show any bias in hiring, nurture your talent pool, keep a watch list, and don’t be afraid to find talent in unusual places or ways.
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