The recruitment and hiring process is a necessary evil of business. Whether you’re the employer or the applicant, no one enjoys going through the motions of reading CVs, job interviews, and introductory tasks, all to find the perfect job – or the person to fill it.
But it has to be done. And the more efficient your recruitment process, the sooner you can induct a new team member.
If you want to improve your company’s hiring process, these are just four ways to do so.
1. Reconsider the job spec
When an incumbent member of staff leaves, you’ll presumably want someone with a similar skill set to take their place
But before you hit ‘publish’ on the same job advert you used five years ago, take a look and consider how the role has changed since they joined – or how it could potentially change.
What new skills or abilities could be useful in this position or department? A change of team is a chance to experiment with the job design process to incorporate new tactics, techniques, and approaches.
2. Ask for referrals
Sometimes the best way to find new staff for your hiring process is to ask your existing team for referrals. They may well have a friend, acquaintance, or former colleague with the skills to fill the vacancy you’re hiring for.
This can be a great way to hire, as your employees tend only to recommend competent candidates – no one wants it to reflect badly on them if the candidate they put forward isn’t the right fit for the role.
Offering referral bonuses for those who recommend successful applicants is a great way to incentivize your employees to bring candidates to the forefront.
3. Automate the process
It’s an unfortunate fact of recruitment and your hiring process that you’ll receive a lot of applicants who don’t quite hit the mark.
Many of them may not have the essential skills or disciplines required for the role you’re advertising for, leaving you to filter through candidates that are simply not the right fit.
Automation software such as Oleeo’s Applicant Tracking System can make the process significantly easier to deal with by sifting out only the best candidates with the most relevant skills. These systems can save you time and money whilst maximizing efficiency in the recruitment process,
4. Appeal to candidates
It’s not enough just to look for the right candidate for you – you need to be offering the right candidate their dream role.
Many companies lose out on the best candidates for them simply because someone else put forward a better offer. Consider negotiating on factors like salary, flexible hours, and remote working, as these could be the dealbreakers that snag your perfect candidate. Want to improve your hiring process and get it right the first time, every time? These are just a few tips to get it done.
