In this competitive world, attracting and getting on board top graduates has become a challenge, especially when there is a shortage of them. With plenty of options for candidates, companies need to employ a more strategic approach to stand out from their competitors. An effective recruitment process gives you the base to identify such candidates, attract them, hire them, and foster a long-term relationship with them. Let’s look beyond a typical ‘we are hiring’ job advertisement and focus on a potent hiring process that enriches your organization with the best talents in a particular field.
Build Relationships At The University Level
Reach out to the students who are still in college and try to understand their expectations and skill sets. Gather as much data as you can about what kind of work culture they like, salary expectations, and other relevant information. On the other hand, educate them about your organization, its values, and goals.
Be Transparent With Your Messaging
Make sure that your action matches with your words. Try not to over-promise on something which you won’t be able to deliver as stated. Communicate what kind of candidate you are looking for, what your expectations are, what challenges that candidate might face in the given job role, what kind of support they will get from the organization, and what the process of recruitment is.
Roll Out Internship Programs
Internships are the best way to give an undergraduate insight into your work culture, company policies, team, and the kind of work they will be doing. Also, it gives the organization a chance to prove why they would be the right choice for the candidates and their future goals.
Showcase On-Job Development Opportunities
A lot of candidates leave a job because of the lack of growth opportunities within an organization, and they feel stuck in their job profile with no hope of personal growth. Let them know that your organization supports employee skill development and timely conducts workshops or mentorship programs to help candidate upgrade their skills.
Respect The Time Of Rejected Candidates
Don’t ghost a candidate just because they couldn’t meet your expectations. There is always a possibility that the same candidate go on to become a famous entrepreneur in the future. Appreciate their time and efforts and send them a thank you note for showing interest in you and a hope of getting them onboard in the future. Such gestures are always remembered by the candidates and create a positive image of your work culture.
Write A Clear And Direct Job Description
Avoid fancy jargon in your job description. Be clear, concise, and direct on what you are looking for and what is expected of the candidate. This eliminates any chance of confusion for the candidates looking for a job and gives you a list of potential candidates who fit the role.
While it is important to onboard the right candidate in your organization, it is necessary to make sure that your company’s values align with the values of the selected candidate. This ensures a long-lasting employee-employer relationship and collective growth for both.