Today’s job seekers have a LOT of power, and they’re not afraid to use it. If you want to attract top tier candidates to your company, you’ll need to redesign the candidate experience from the ground up. Here are some ways to create a top-notch experience that won’t push top talent away.
Improve Your Job Descriptions
Whether you’re using gendered language like “ninja” or “rock star,” or simply being too vague with the details, poorly written job descriptions don’t set the stage for an excellent candidate experience. Work with a manager in the relevant department to create straightforward, gender-neutral job descriptions that actually describe the position.
Cut the Interviews
You’ll probably want to do an initial phone screening and a full interview. In some cases, it’s worth sending top candidates to a final interview with someone in the direct chain of command. But that should be it! Don’t make candidates slog through endless rounds of interviews and partial work sessions, or they’ll give up and go somewhere.
Tell the Truth
You should be making cuts at every stage of the hiring process. And you should let people know their status. People would rather be told that they were cut, freeing them up to apply elsewhere, than to sit around wondering what to do. Honest communication will go a long way toward building your reputation as a top employer.
Offer Flexibility
If the global pandemic taught us anything, it’s the importance of being flexible. Companies today are offering such solutions as compressed workweeks, flexible scheduling, remote work, and unlimited PTO. You may only be able to offer certain options, depending on your company needs. But whatever you can offer, make sure you explain it upfront.
Work with a Professional
Your HR team has a lot on its plate. Guidelines and regulations keep changing, current employees are full of questions, and budgets aren’t necessarily what they used to be. To ensure a seamless candidate experience, consider working with a dedicated staffing agency. We have the time and resources to handle all aspects of the process, ultimately providing you with a fully vetted shortlist of top candidates for any light industrial position.
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