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Selecting the right candidate is about more than simply filling a vacancy: A great candidate enhances a team and will grow with the company. Finding that perfect fit requires a candidate-centric recruiting strategy that nurtures job seekers at every step - from bolstering your employer brand and improving your interview process to getting the perfect candidate to accept.
To help, we've outlined some best practices for meeting applicants at each phase in their journey. Read on to understand the recruitment strategies you may be overlooking.
Before a candidate applies to an open position, they need to have some basic awareness of your employer brand and your unique employee value proposition. Start with your company's Glassdoor page, and decide on the story you want to tell applicants. Pinpoint if there are there areas you can easily improve. In addition, consider incorporating feedback from past interview reviews to make the process more attractive to candidates.
Employer branding action items:
Writing job descriptions isn't the most thrilling task, but it's easy to make the mistake of cranking out a flat, generic list of responsibilities. Thoughtful job advertisements attract and inform candidates, giving you a higher quality and quantity of applicants.
Job description action items:
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