Sifting through hundreds of resumes to find top talent probably isn’t what you had in mind when you started your business. But unless you’ve already employed your own HR specialist, you’ll have to do the tedious sifting yourself.
Fortunately, HR online reference library Turn Key Doc has created a video revealing suggestions on how to make recruitment easier and more effective in finding the perfect candidate. Here’s a rundown of its key points:
Secret #1: Write an ad that’ll help you quickly weed out applicants not skilled in the areas your business requires.
When you create the ad, be specific. Don’t be afraid to include sales goals or mundane tasks. Making your expectations clear from the beginning will help you avoid misunderstandings while at the same time attracting a hard-working employee.
If you get stuck writing something descriptive, look for similar positions on LinkedIn. Most of these ads were written by professional recruiters intend to be detailed.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions in the ad and request the answer in their cover letter email response. Some examples can include:
- For a sales position you can write – “After researching our company can you name two sales strategies that you would use to increase traffic to our business.”
- For an SEO specialist, you can ask them to – “Name three online directories that would increase the company’s ranking on Google Local.”
To ensure they read the ad, request something like – “Please visit our website and tell us in your own words what we do.”
What if they don’t include the answers in their response? You can dismiss their application immediately. If you like their resume, respond by requesting they answer the questions, giving them a second chance.
Secret #2: The best candidates are usually working for someone else.
How can you find these people?
- Develop relationships with university placement offices.
- Network by participating in professional associations and conferences.
- Look on networking sites like LinkedIn where you can view profiles for free.
- Ask your staff; referral programs are a great way to tap into your employees’ connections.
Secret #3: Use your website.
Create an employment section which describes your available positions. This will allow someone who may be looking for a similar position to see you on Google.
Here’s the complete video:
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