Hiring in a Wild Job Market
If you’re tasked with hiring amidst this time of record-high job openings, you might be intimidated if not a bit, well, overwhelmed.
But don’t panic and abandon good hiring practices. Even in times when it’s a “buyer’s market,” so to speak, a foundation of a successful employer/employee relationship always starts with the way you conduct interviews and make hiring decisions.
One piece of advice I can offer about the interview process right off the bat: in this kind of labor market, make sure you’re taking the opportunity to really promote your company, not just grilling the candidate on their skills and experience. Offer examples of why your company is a great place to work. Share what motivates you to work for this company, with these colleagues and on behalf of your customers. Then allow the candidate sufficient time to ask the questions they’ve prepared so they can get to know you.
Always remember — now more than ever — that the interview goes both ways.
And, working with a recruiter like those of us here at The Source and Recruit Company can help lead you through the process and add some serious talent sourcing horsepower, increasing your odds of finding qualified candidates.
