10 Things I Know About Recruiting
Corey Adams is a metro market manager with Robert Half International, the global specialized staffing firm, in Westborough. He can be reached at corey.adams@rhi.com.
10. It’s tough.
The best candidates are always in demand, but recruiting is not easy. In the latest Robert Half Professional Employment Report, 59 percent of executives cited challenges finding skilled professionals.
9. Resumes aren’t enough.
Skills assessments, thorough interviews and reference checks, and managing the offer process effectively are musts.
8. It takes a village.
Employees and network contacts should know the position the company is filling. A specialized recruiting firm can help enhance and accelerate the hiring process, while allowing managers to focus on core duties.
7. You need high tech and "high touch."
Recruiting involves building relationships, which often necessitates face-to-face conversations with candidates and network contacts spreading the word.
6. Involve managers.
They know better than anyone what they need and will be make the final decision. Managers should be involved from the development of the job description through the final salary negotiation.
5. No shortcuts!
While hiring can be time consuming, skipping a step or two in the process increases the likelihood of a failed hire.
4. Don't ignore soft skills.
Too often, employers focus solely on the requisite functional skills. Just as important is an individual’s ability to communicate, collaborate with colleagues and become a leader.
3. Consider cultural fit.
Hiring managers must ensure new staff members fit the organization’s culture. This allows employees to make greater contributions and grow with the company long term.
2. Money talks.
Professionals with hard-to-find skills always have options, and firms need to offer compensation packages in line with or above market standards to attract the best.
1. It’s like dating.
Applicants need to impress, but managers must woo their top candidates. Employers that don’t highlight all their company offers aren’t likely to hear “yes” from their first choice.
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