Bring the Top Talent to You
This is a contributed post and may contain affiliate links. The thoughts and ideas expressed may not be exactly what the ghostwriter and copywriter Scott Sery believes. But he did read it, and signed off on it, so it’s at least pretty close.
In the modern job market, finding the right talent can be a chore – and a stressful one at that. Everyone wants the best, and competition is fierce, and you might start to wonder how it’s possible to ensure your business really has got the team it deserves, rather than the team you were able to put together with the people you could reach out to at the time. But the good news is that with the right ideas and in place (and a few tweaks of your hiring strategy), your company can stand out and attract the cream of the crop. With that in mind, keep reading to learn how to attract top talent in a crowded job market.
Built A Standout Employer Brand
If you want the best talent, you’ve got to look like the best employer, so having a strong employer brand is crucial – it’s what’s going to tell the candidates who you are and what you stand for, and it’s going to help them understand why they should work with you rather than anyone else.
That’s why it’s so important to show off your company culture on social media, and make sure you highlight employee success stories so potential new recruits can see how well you take care of (and care for generally) your team. And don’t be afraid to show some personality either – proving that you’re different could be the key to attracting the right people.
Streamline The Hiring Process
No one wants to have to jump through hoops to get a job (it can actually feel rather demeaning, and it’s very off-putting to have a long-winded hiring process), so make sure your system is clear, efficient, easy, and that it shows you care about the candidates’ time.
It’s a good idea to not just streamline the initial application process, but also to send out updates when it’s appropriate – that way, you won’t have people constantly contacting you to find out more, and you won’t find that people have already accepted other offers by the time you’re ready to contact them. One thing that can help with this is to use a recruitment service, and if you really want the best talent, opting for hassle-free global hiring experts is the best thing to do – they’ll take care of everything and you can relax knowing you’re getting the best team together.
Make It About The Candidate
One good way to go about hiring is to think about the process as a two-way street – you’ve got to evaluate candidates, but they’re also evaluating you, and when you forget that second part, you can run into problems.
In other words, you’ve got to treat every candidate with the utmost respect, you’ve got to offer clear feedback, and you’ve got to make them feel valued. The fact is that even if they don’t end up working for you for whatever reason, they’ll still leave with a positive impression of you and your business, and that could mean they recommend you to someone else, and that someone might be the perfect person for your team.
What are your tips to bring in the top talent? One last one – skip the job boards. Those who aren’t happy with their jobs are the ones who peruse job boards. Why scrape the bottom of the barrel instead of gathering from the top?