Building a great team is high on the priority list for nearly every company. But employers no longer have the upper hand when hiring. Today's most talented professionals have their choice, with companies fighting for their attention and services. Attracting that talent to your organization is a challenge that must be met head-on, in innovative ways.
The key is selling potential employees on the benefits of working with you. This makes recruiting almost a marketing effort, and in truth, the best recruiting techniques have their roots in the most effective marketing tactics. Here's how to recruit the best of the best in a job market that favors the candidate.
Take advantage of social media
Social media profiles have become standard tools for researching and evaluating talent. Instead of looking only at candidates ‘resumes, thoroughly vet them by looking at their LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media profiles.
Market your compensation package (beyond salary)
Money is important, but it's not the only thing top talent wants. They want a work environment that challenges them, allows for innovation, makes work fun but also provides work-life balance. This could mean paid time off (PTO), the ability to work from home, time to volunteer in their communities or the ability to take unpaid leave to pursue interests, to name a few.
Optimize for mobile
One of the best ways to draw candidates in is a mobile-friendly hiring process. More than 43 percent of job seekers use their mobile phones in their job searches.
Expand your search area
Even just a decade ago, it might have seemed like a distant dream to have full-time, off-site employees with the same exact technological capabilities as workers in the office. Today, advancements in cloud computing and videoconferencing have opened the doors to hiring remote staff members, so recruiters are no longer limited to candidates in close geographic proximity to the company's headquarters.
Increase your hiring speed
This goes back to the workforce's "immediate" expectations. Top talent will move quickly, because it is in high demand. Be ahead of the curve by investigating ways to speed up your hiring process while still demanding high-quality candidates reach a high standard.
Use existing employees to market your company
Sometimes the best way to attract a candidate to your organization is to show off the people he or she will join there. Talent Spot advised highlighting your company's existing talent during the recruiting process.
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