HOW TO FIND THERIGHT CANDIDATESFOR YOUR OPEN POSITION

Oftentimes, employers andhiring professionals will post ajob description to their website

or job boards and expect tons ofgreat candidates to apply.

Unfortunately, this is not thecase and most companies won'tachieve great success by only

posting job ads.

The real success comes from combining multiplerecruiting strategies at once. In addition to posting job

ads, you should also solicit passive candidates, network,and use referrals to find the best talent possible.

1. SOLICIT PASSIVE CANDIDATES

There is a difference between recruiting passive candidatesby posting a job ad on your company website and

recruiting passive candidates by soliciting potentialcandidates. Posting job ads will ensure a large quantity of

resumes, but not always the best quality.

Soliciting candidates allows you to target specificindustries, companies, and even competitors for passivecandidates who otherwise would not have seen your job

posting. These people may not be currently searching foremployment, but they may become interested once they

view the job description.

2. NETWORKING

Another way to find top talent is by networking. If you don’tknow where to begin, try logging on to your LinkedIn account.

LinkedIn makes it easy to search for people by keywords,titles, and even your level of connection. Staying actively

engaged on LinkedIn and making new connections willincrease your chances of finding top talent.

Not only does LinkedIn allow you to reach out tocandidates, but it allows them to reach out to youpersonally in a way that isn’t possible through a

job board. This shows that a candidate is not onlyexcited about the opportunity, but they also know

how to use and engage with technology.

3. REFERRALS

Referrals are a great way tofind top talent, and quicklytoo. After posting a job ad,

you’ll likely have to sortthrough a mound of resumes,which takes a lot of time and

effort. When an employeerecommends a candidate to

an employer, their resume canbe pushed to the top of the

stack and often given a closelook by a hiring manager.

A recommendation in advance from one the company’semployees should be given special attention. When there’s a

referral from an employee, there’s a better chance of getting aqualified candidate because they know the work environment

and culture and if the candidate would be a good fit.

Job postings are a good way to see a lot of resumes and a lotof interested candidates, but this strategy works best whenpaired with other ongoing recruiting strategies. Using these

four recruiting strategies will not only help you find acandidate quicker, but it will also help you find the most

qualified candidates possible.

If you would like to learn more aboutfinding the right candidates for your open

position, please call us at:866-487-4156