Looking to hire in the New Year, but just not having any luck?
Between scouring the market, interviewing, making offers and onboarding, the hiring process can be tedious. Plus when you’re putting in the time to find new hires, you want to be sure you’re bringing top talent on board. This year, you can take steps to shake up your staffing strategy and save yourself valuable time and headaches. You can get started with these six hiring tips from one of the top temp agencies in Atlanta GA: Snelling Georgia Group.
Six Ways to Revise Your Hiring Strategy
A New Year calls for a refresh of many things, and your hiring technique is one of them. Consider any of the following to breathe new life into your process:
Perfect Your Job Descriptions
This is a no-nonsense way to automatically limit the number of candidates who apply, while targeting the right candidate pool. You can save yourself the time it takes to browse applications when your job descriptions clearly outline the type of candidate you’re looking to hire. Include specifics about education, skills and experience.
Check Online Profiles
It’s a technique many employers are now including in the hiring process and it can help you understand your candidates. Check social media profiles to help you determine whether or not a person would be a good fit for your business, and look for red flags, such as negativity.
Pay Attention to Personality
A cultural fit is important to keep synergy within your team. Is your workplace quiet like a library or bustling like a newsroom? Looks for clues during the interview that a candidate would or would not fit right in.
Hire for Soft Skills, When Possible
Aside from personality, other soft skills cannot be taught—while certain on-the-job skills can. Soft skills such as being well-organized or communicating well can set a candidate up for success, and you can teach him or her other hands-on skills as part of the job.
Maximize Your Interviews
Face time is critical to meet and learn more about a candidate. Schedule enough time to have a good conversation and make plans to reduce all distractions. Plan your interview questions strategically and avoid any that don’t allow you to uncover clues about a candidate’s fit.
Work with a Recruiter
Staffing agencies work with you to understand your needs and help you find the very best talent. This can greatly reduce the time and effort it takes to find new employees.
Get Help Finding Job Candidates in Atlanta, GA
In and around Atlanta, employers are reaching out to Snelling Georgia Group for help finding the best talent in the market. And you can, too. To learn more about our hiring philosophy and the value we can bring to your workforce, contact us today!
