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Your HR department does a lot of heavy lifting, and recruiters are responsible for much of your company’s success. From the sourcing process to onboarding, recruiters cover a lot of ground in your business. But what are the biggest challenges recruiters face, and, more importantly, how can you solve them?
How Can Recruiters Solve These Biggest Challenges?
Shouting Above the Noise
There is a lot of competition for job seekers, especially in the current market. How do you get someone’s attention when everyone else vies for it? The best way to create interest is to focus on your employer’s brand. Increase your reputation as a great place to work and be instantly recognizable through online interaction.
Candidates with Multiple Offers
Another truth in today’s economy is that candidates often receive offers from multiple employers. This is true for passive candidates who may not have been looking but are now courted by organizations. You can solve this by improving your interview process. Make candidates excited about opportunities with your company.
Talent Shortages
But what if you can’t find the skill set you need for your open position? While it’s true that there are more open jobs than job seekers, that doesn’t mean you can fit a square peg into a round hole. The key is to expand your network to find new places to source candidates. Consider upskilling as an added value when you hire someone with potential and train them to be a superstar.
Skills Testing
Similarly, how do you know that the employees you’re considering are genuinely qualified for the position? There are always concerns about candidates inflating their experience. The best way to determine the information is through skills testing that provides a reliable result. It can also help you eliminate unconscious bias when hiring, which is suitable for everyone.
Not Enough Time
Have you ever thought there weren’t enough hours in the day? The real problem is not that you don’t have time; the time you have isn’t well organized. It can be overwhelming when you have hundreds of emails to respond to after you post a new job. Use time blocking to set aside portions of your day dedicated to essential but time-consuming tasks.
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