The Clock Is Ticking.
Did you know the average candidate in your industry is only on the market for a mere 3 weeks?
While you might be taking 3 months to fill a role, your competitors are snapping up top talent.
That’s a costly delay that can cripple your business growth.
At JS Recruitment, we’re passionate about efficient recruitment. We’ve seen first-hand how a streamlined process can reduce costs, improve hiring speed, and ultimately, land you the best talent.
For example, we worked with Highfield and reduced their average time to hire by 15 days and their fill rate rocketed from 30% to 71%.
Here’s what we’ll cover.
- Being efficient from the start with your talent attraction.
- Interview process from screening to final.
- Tips to be a better interviewer.
- The job offer, how to navigate it successfully.
- How all of this relates to business profits.
Attracting Top Talent: Ditch The “One-Size-Fits-All” Approach
Forget the days of generic job ads in the classifieds. Today’s candidates are savvy and selective.
They’re bombarded with opportunities, so you need to stand out from the crowd. Here’s the secret weapon: care.
People want to feel valued, not just another applicant on a list. Focus on transparency and fairness.
What To Do:
- Shout about your commitment to Learning & Development. Invest in your people and they’ll invest in you.
- Offer a competitive salary and bonus package. Show you value their skills and experience.
- Articulate your “WHY.” What’s your company’s purpose? Why should someone be excited to work for you?
- Offer job security. Stability matters, especially in today’s economic climate.
- Widen your hiring pool. Look beyond the usual suspects.
- Embrace flexible work arrangements. Attract talent who value a healthy work-life balance.
- Showcase your commitment to D&I. A diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation and success.
- Turn current employees into advocates. Let your happy team members sing your praises!
- Partner with recruitment experts. We can help you find the perfect fit, fast.
What Not To Do:
- Hide the salary. Transparency builds trust.
- Rely on AI-generated job ads. It shows a lack of effort and can sound robotic.
- Exclude flexible working options. You’ll miss out on a large pool of talented candidates.
- Keep the company culture a secret. People want to know if they’ll be a good fit.
- Create a cumbersome application process. Make it easy for candidates to shine.
- Recycle old job ads. Update your postings to reflect your current needs and company culture.
Streamline Your Interviews Without Sacrificing Quality
How many interview stages do you have? Three? Four? Five? Streamline ruthlessly! We recommend a maximum of two stages:
- Competency-based interview: Assess the skills and experience needed for the role.
- Informal chat: Give the candidate a chance to meet the team and see if the culture is a good fit.
Here’s The Key: A Thorough Screening Process
Dedicate time to reviewing applications. Aim for a 30-minute virtual call to assess accomplishments, cultural fit, and suitability for the role. Technology can be your friend here! Consider video introductions from candidates to expedite the process.
Working with JS Recruitment means we handle the screening, leaving you with only the best-matched candidates for the final interview stage. As Highfield shared, “We feel lucky to work with a team of Recruiters who are more like an extension of our team.”
Mastering The Interview
Effective interviews are a two-way street. Preparation is crucial for both interviewer and candidate.
Before you meet candidates:
- Know the role inside-out. What skills and experience are essential?
- Train interviewers. Equip them with interviewing techniques and unconscious bias awareness.
- Embrace anonymous recruitment. Focus on skills and experience, not names or backgrounds.
Crafting Powerful Interview Questions:
- Ditch the long-winded inquiries. Opt for open-ended prompts that encourage elaboration.
- Present real-world scenarios. Observe problem-solving skills and critical thinking in action.
- Explore career aspirations. Understand their long-term goals to assess cultural fit.
- Ask follow-up questions. Clarify uncertainties and gain deeper insights.
- Tailor your questions to the job. Generic questions won’t reveal the best candidates.
Active Listening Is Essential:
- Pay attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues. Body language can reveal a lot about a candidate’s confidence, enthusiasm, and communication style.
- Show engagement. Maintain eye contact and use positive body language to create a welcoming and comfortable environment.
- Embrace dialogue. Ask follow-up questions and encourage elaboration. Let the conversation flow naturally while ensuring you cover all essential points.
The Candidate Experience Matters Too:
- Give time for questions. Allow candidates to learn more about the role, your team, and company culture.
- Be transparent. Set clear timelines for the next steps in the hiring process. This shows respect for their time and helps manage expectations.
The Job Offer: Make It An Event They Won’t Forget
Don’t waste time lowballing candidates. Offer a competitive salary and benefits package that aligns with their experience and market value. If you’re working with a recruiter, leverage their expertise to understand the candidate’s expectations early on.
Speed is key! Once you’ve identified the right candidate, move fast. Don’t drag your feet – your competitors won’t.
Make the offer a personal celebration. A phone call or video chat from a senior team member demonstrates genuine interest and helps the candidate feel valued. Highlight the exciting aspects of the job and the impact they’ll make on the company.
Finally, showcase the benefits package in detail. Don’t just list them – explain how they’ve positively impacted your own team members. This personal touch can be the deciding factor.
Streamlining Recruitment + Saving £££ = WIN
We’ve just gone into depth on how finding the right talent quickly and efficiently is crucial, and more importantly, how to do it.
Why? A slow and cumbersome recruitment process can be a major drain on your company’s resources. Here’s how streamlining your approach can save you money:
The faster you fill the role, the sooner they start contributing: Every day a position remains vacant translates to lost productivity and potential revenue. By streamlining your process, you can significantly reduce the time to hire, getting qualified candidates on board faster.
Targeted strategies save money: Ditch the expensive, generic job board postings. Focus on targeted channels like industry-specific platforms or social media groups frequented by your ideal candidates. This reduces wasted advertising spend and attracts a more relevant pool of applicants.
Less time sorting, more time selecting: A thorough screening process weeds out unqualified applicants, saving you time and money spent on unnecessary interviews. A streamlined process allows you to dedicate more time and resources to assessing the most promising candidates.
Simplify the process, simplify your workflow: A streamlined process with fewer stages and clear communication reduces administrative tasks. This frees up valuable time for your HR team to focus on strategic initiatives.
Efficiency shows respect: A fast and efficient recruitment process demonstrates respect for a candidate’s time and can improve your employer brand. This attracts top talent who value a professional and efficient hiring experience.
The right fit from the start: A streamlined process with a focus on cultural fit and in-depth interviews reduces the risk of making bad hires. The cost of onboarding and training the wrong person, followed by the need to begin the search again, can be significant.
Happy employees stay longer: Hiring the right person for the job not only increases productivity but also contributes to a more positive work environment. Satisfied employees are less likely to leave, saving you the cost of recruitment and onboarding for a replacement.
Contact JS Recruitment
By streamlining your recruitment process, you can attract top talent, reduce costs, and significantly improve your hiring speed. Remember, it’s not just about filling the role – it’s about finding the perfect fit who will contribute to your company’s long-term success.
Ready to supercharge your recruitment process? Contact JS Recruitment today. We’re a team of passionate experts who can help you find the perfect talent, fast.
