Recruiting trends for 2019 follow a basic theme: candidates have the power. Gone are the days where a company took as long as it wanted in making a decision. To find and keep the best talent, you need to focus your strategy on why they should choose you and sell your company. To keep up with this trend, consider implementing the following recruitment strategies on the rise.
Provide a good candidate experience
In today’s recruitment climate, you have to treat your candidates like customers. This means thinking about what they want and need and working with them whenever possible. If you keep the candidate updated throughout the process and extend an offer quickly, you’ll create a better experience.
Taking too long to make an offer or failing to update them at all could do more than cost you qualified people for this position – it could keep more candidates from applying in the future. One post on Glassdoor or negative conversation can sully your brand reputation.
Speaking of brand reputation
How you present yourself is almost as important as what you have to present. Your brand is an applicant’s first introduction to your company. Every choice, from logo to colors to website layout, affects their opinion of you. A strong brand combines both compelling visuals and a strong mission. When your mission is supported by your work and actions, you’ll see more candidates wishing to be a part of it.
Build up your talent selection
A LinkedIn study found that 90 percent of professionals around the world are open to learning about new career opportunities, but less than 40 percent of them are currently looking to make a change. It’s up to you to find the talent you want and woo them into joining your team.
Build your talent pool based on people you feel would fit into positions within your company. Cultivate these relationships, so you stay up to date with your options.
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