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Proactive hiring means being prepared. As the economy rebounds, companies may need to quickly expand their lean teams to adequately service their customers. Yet, many will find themselves swimming upstream for talent. Read on for tips on how to avoid reactive hiring mistakes.
- Ann Clifford, President
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Dos & Don'ts
Can you advertise a job even if the position is not currently available?
(Answer provided at the end of the newsletter.)
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JIT Recruiting: Build a Pipeline
Just-In-Time (JIT) recruiting is a hiring strategy that pulls candidates through a pipeline process that matches pre-qualified talent with immediate hiring needs. Difficult to fill positions, high-turnover roles, or rapid growth hiring initiatives are prime opportunities for developing an on-demand candidate pool. Building and maintaining a candidate database on a year-round basis offers the following three advantages:
- Speeds up the hiring process.
- Increases the quality of hire.
- Reduces costs associated with 3rd party recruiting fees.
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Are you a Proactive Hiring Manager?
Proactive recruiting involves knowing what jobs are most valuable to your bottom line and having a plan to fill vacancies or newly created roles. Companies that wait until someone quits or until a new project is on the table, run the risk of hiring unqualified employees in order to fill the seat immediately. Turn your reactive hiring methods into a proactive strategy by following these three steps:
- Plan for the next open position: Anticipate future needs and define position requirements in advance.
- Develop a hiring process: Know exactly how you will conduct your search. If using 3rd party firms, have your strategy and agreements prepared in advance.
- Just-In-Time (JIT) Recruiting: Develop a pre-qualified candidate database. A good rule of thumb is to "always be looking."
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Safari Interview Tip
For long, in-depth hiring initiatives, keep your top candidates informed. Periodically email or phone the candidates in your pipeline to let them know the status of the search. Each time you communicate with the candidates, inquire about their continued interest in your position in addition to other job opportunities they may be considering.
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Answer to Today's Dos & Don'ts
Can you advertise a job even if the position is not currently available?
Yes, it is OK to advertise positions in anticipation of future hiring needs. However, to avoid confusing candidates, it is best to include language in the ad that mentions an approximate future start date, even if it is months away. Candidates will appreciate your honesty and transparency.
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