Struggling to find the right candidates? You're not alone.
Hiring the right talent is tougher than ever - but it doesn’t have to be.
Read through our top recruitment tips to help you attract, engage, and secure better candidates in today’s market.
Write Better Job Listings
A great job post is more likely to attract the most qualified candidates. Additionally, an informative job post limits the number of questions you receive from potential applicants so you can focus on interviewing.
Create a Positive Candidate Experience
A candidate’s experience can determine how much they want to work at the company and what they tell others, which contributes to the reputation the company has among job seekers. It is therefore important all interactions, including automated responses, a person has with the company are positive ones.
Simplify the Application Process
Try reducing the length of the application process to five minutes or less, and use one page for all sections of the application to increase completion rates. Make sure the application process is mobile friendly and send an automated email to the candidate to confirm their application has been received.
Prioritise Diversity
Prioritising diversity in hiring is an important way to ensure a wide representation of staffing, which can help work toward the best outcomes in workplace equity. Try building diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives into your recruitment processes.
Use Outside Resources
Attend employment events such as job fairs. When meeting potential candidates face-to-face at networking events, it is often easier to begin to determine how they might fit in your company culture.
Additionally, reaching out to universities and colleges is a good idea as most of these provide career advice and planning to recent graduates.
Utilise Technology
Digital recruiting tools such as social media, email campaigns, and virtual job boards can help you reach potential new candidates that you aren’t able to connect with in person. These platforms can help increase the relationships you develop within your industry and even generate new network connections.
