Are you among the 53% of small businesses in the US that find it difficult to find good employees? If so, don’t panic. We’re going to run through our top tips on how to find good employees. It could be easier than you think to turn around your hiring problems.
From writing a better job description to using the best tools, we’ve got 8 tips to help you find your ideal candidates:
Get Leads from Top Hires
Ask your high-performing employees about their favorite past co-workers. They might be able to introduce you to another great candidate. Think about implementing a referral fee if they pass probation.
Write Better Job Posts
You want to be clear and honest about what the job role is and the salary and benefits you are offering. Candidates need to know what to expect. Don’t be afraid to add a little personality to the posting to attract the right person.
Check on Previous Good Candidates
You might not have hired someone in the past but they made a good impression. Check-in and touch base to see how they’re doing now – you might find a more well-rounded applicant.
Use Social Media
You should reach out on social platforms to find more candidates. Try things like facebook ads and “We Are Hiring” images to target great candidates. Social media is a great way to show your company culture and behind the scenes glimpses. This can help candidates see what they could be a part of.
Get Your Team On Board
Make it easy for employees to share job openings on social media. If you are posting images and opening then ask your team to share on their networks. You will reach more people and impressive employees might know great candidates.
Post on the Right Job Boards
There are so many online job boards like Niceboard now – find the right ones for your industry and make sure you post on multiple. The more audiences you are exposed to the more applications you will get. You need to improve the number of applicants to have a bigger pool to choose from.
Use Tools
Use recruitment software to rate the applicants and help you make the decision using data. You can put questionnaires in place to help you select ideal candidates before even seeing a CV.
Look Beyond Location
If the job can be done online then don’t limit yourself to local candidates. Remote working is becoming more and more popular and allows you to find candidates from around the country or even the world.
Don’t forget it takes an average of 27 days to find a new employee. Don’t rush the process just to fill the position.
Ready to meet your dream employee? Now you have our top tips on how to find good employees it’s time to put them in place. Start with these simple ways to expand your candidate pool and see the applications increase. There are plenty of ways to increase your pool of submissions but these top 8 are a great place to start.
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