Fishing for the Perfect Hire
The right candidate will rarely walk through your front door right when you need them. That would be like a fisherman waiting for the catch of the day to jump into the boat! A skilled fisher knows that having the right equipment and the right location matters in making that big catch. Similarly, recruiters and hiring managers need to know where to “fish” for candidates and use the right recruiting tools to tap into that applicant pool.
Here are a few places you should be casting your net:
Job Search Engines
Job Search Engines, like Indeed.com, aggregate job listings from job boards and employer websites. Because they reach a larger audience than just a job board (where employers have to specifically post to that site, usually for a premium fee), Job Search Engines increase your applicant flow to help that right candidate find you.
Social Media
Use your company’s online presence to your advantage and share opportunities on your social media pages (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to expand your pool of applicants. This gets your openings in front of people already familiar with your company. You can also have your employees or other connections share with their individual networks to multiply your reach.
Referrals
Referrals are the most valuable and often the most overlooked applicant source. Alongside your professional connections, your current employees can be your greatest recruiting asset. They already understand the company and know what kind of person will be a great fit in regards to culture, values, and work style. Design a referral program that works for your employees—for example, will an employee receive a bonus if you hire their referral?
How CareerPlug Can Help
CareerPlug’s hiring platform helps get your jobs in front of the right applicants. We work with sites like Indeed—the #1 job search engine in the world—to broadcast your postings, integrate with your social media to post openings in one click, and make it easy to track employee referrals.
