3 Ways to Attract the
Talent You Actually Want
Recruiting top-quality talent isn’t as easy
as many people like to think. Yes, it involves a lot more than simply
posting a job description, kicking up your feet, and just waiting for the
applications to roll in.
Sure, maybe your inbox will immediately be
flooded with submissions. But, weeding through all of those entries in order to
find a candidate who has the right skills and expertise and also seems like a
great cultural fit for your company? Well, it’s the equivalent of finding a
needle in a haystack—except that haystack is the size of a regulation football
field.
Luckily, there are a few tips and strategies
you can put into play in order to cut through all of that noise and attract
more candidates who are a true fit for both the position and your organization.
1. Be Proactive
Another point to remember when it comes to
being proactive? Everybody wants to attract high-quality employees. So, the
people you want to hire are likely already employed. They’re passive
candidates—people who are happy with their current job, but who may consider a
great new opportunity if it arose.
Needless to say, you can’t always wait for
the perfect applicants to come to you. After all, they’re probably not even
looking for you. If somebody comes across your radar who seems like a perfect
fit, take it upon yourself to reach out and connect with him or her about the
opportunity in a friendly, personal way. It’ll ensure your pipeline is
regularly full of high-quality candidates.
2. Promote What Makes
You Unique
When you think about promoting a business,
you likely think about marketing your products or services to consumers.
However, if you’re aiming to attract the right talent to your organization, you
should place just as much emphasis on promoting your employer brand.
Start by determining what exactly makes you
unique. What sets you apart from all of the other employers out there? What
makes your company a great place to work? You’ll want to avoid broad statements (think: “The people are great!”) and really try to home in on
specifics. Try asking employees why they joined the team and what’s different
about your company than others they’ve worked for—you’ll likely get some qualities
you haven’t thought to promote before
3. Focus on Employee
Happiness
No, this doesn’t just mean telling applicants
how much you value employee satisfaction. Instead, this point should turn your
focus away from potential employees in favor of focusing on your current ones.
Think of your current employees as walking,
talking billboards. Everybody talks about their jobs with their networks, and
you undoubtedly want the things that are said about you to be good things. One
complaint or criticism from a frustrated team member can quickly undo all of
that hard work you’ve put in to build a great reputation as a desirable
employer.
Also, you already think your current
employees are talented, skilled, and successful. The chance that they have
other talented, skilled, and successful contacts in their network? Well, it’s
pretty high. This army of staff members can help to not only rave about your
culture and boost your employer reputation, but also to expand your reach and
broadcast your hiring needs to their own webs of contacts.
It’s no secret that there are loads of people
out there who are seeking new career opportunities. But, just because they’re
looking, doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the best fit for your company. Use
these tips to step up your game and go after the talent that you want—rather
than waiting for them to come to you.
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