In a competitive market, every client is looking for that next hire that will help drive their business forward. Here are 6 tips for clients to help manage the process and ensure all participants (Client, Applicant and Agency) receive the same message.
Define the positon
- Why is this role is being recruited for?
- What will the successful applicant be doing?
- Where will they be based geographically?
- What projects are they going to be working on?
Confirm your recruitment process
- When do you want someone to start?
- Who is in charge of the process?
- When can you interview potential applicants?
- Who else needs to be involved in the process?
- How many intervews would you like to do?
- Select your agency (Top Tip – Fewer agencies will increase agency committtment)
Write a Job Specification
- Create a wish list of the skills you are looking for?
- What skills are desirable and which skills are essential?
- How can the role will progress?
- What training opportunities are there?
- What size is the team they will be joining?
- What is the salary range?
Set Deadlines for CV Feedback and Interviews (Deadlines create urgency in the market but also help manage candidate expectaions)
- What would you like to review CV’s
- When would you like to conduct 1st and 2nd interviews?
- When are you looking to make a final decision?
Others Tips
- Have open lines of communication to both the candidates and the agency
- Always provide feedback to maintain a positive impression in the market
- Have an effective onboarding process that stays in touch with the candidate on a weekly basis
- Take references and ensure all certificates are in place
- Don’t rush the process – the market is moving quickly but ensuring the candidate is a close match will save time and money. It also give the candidate a true impression of your company
Need more help or would like to discuss issues you are facing, please call the office for further guidance.
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