MightyRecruiterDon’t let the Internet’s vast reach and data depths fool you into thinking employee sourcing is a simple task in the modern job market. That perspective is a trap. The truth is competition in the job market is on the rise and sorting through the ever-increasing volume of resumes is a time consuming task for any hiring manager. It’s important to have a plan of attack in the hiring process, so use these 5 secrets to come up with a strategy that will work for you.
1. Define the Job With Growth in Mind
Do you have a draft of a traditional job description that you repurpose for your new openings as needed? Burn it. Delete it for your virtual trash can permanently. If you don’t want to receive stock resumes and cover letters, don’t use a stock job-listing format. When you want to attract that top-notch talent, you have to have a job listing they’ll engage with. The best professionals are in a constant state of growth and are looking for positions that will give them the opportunity to grow. Don’t just list responsibilities or skills. Tell the candidates how they will use these skills through project examples. Write a job description your ideal candidate would jump on.
2. Develop Your Elevator Pitch
Do you remember the days when you needed to pitch your business idea to secure funding? If so, you’ve already mastered the art of the elevator pitch. If not, you essentially need to sum up the position in a compelling way in 30 seconds or less. Basically find a way to say this question in your own words: would you like to explore a professional opportunity that is way better than what anyone else can offer you? Once you’ve found a few leads through your employee sourcing, you’ll want to entice them with a compelling offer. When you have to leave a voicemail or drop an email, you’ll already know what you want to say to draw in that fresh talent.
3. Craft an Engaging Job Listing
Don’t have a boring job listing. Of course, you will have to put in important detail that aren’t thrilling, like contact information. However, the entire job posting shouldn’t be bare bones business. Remember, you’re competing with other job listing for the attention of the market’s most talented professionals. They want to do good work for excellent companies, so showcase the professional opportunities you offer. Use a catchy headline that attracts the right-minded professionals. For example if you need a creative web designer for a kooky tech company, you may want a title like ïSeeking Coding Superhero With Creativity Powers.ï Conversely, if you want a dependable accountant, you may want to use, ïAccounting Expert and Enthusiast Required.ï
4. Use Resume Databases Efficiently
Resume databases are an incredibly important tool for employee sourcing in the modern job market, but every hiring manger dreads how time consuming it is to come through these sites. When dealing with these databases, devise a strategy for contacting leads to help you use you time as efficiently as possible. Contact your best applicants within a week to make sure other employers don’t snap them up. Go ahead and craft an email for possible candidates regarding the available position. Leave room for some personalization and invite the professional to explore the opportunity further. For professionals you initiate contact with, understand you may be reaching out to candidates who haven’t check their profiles in a while. Make sure you email is especially engaging to entice them into activity.
5. Use Your Professional Network
What’s a great method of employee sourcing that gives you an assurance of each lead’s quality? Networking is the answer. Contact everyone in your industry network and start asking if they know any professionals who’d be ideal for your open position. Chances are if a professional is known for good work throughout the industry, you can trust them to do great work for you. Referrals and recommendations help you find top candidates while avoiding spending too much time in those resume databases. However, if you are reaching out to a well-known candidate, make sure you have your pitch polished and are ready to offer a competitive salary. If you’re trying to fill an open position in your company, your employee sourcing methods are going to be key to finding the right professional. Use the many resources and articles offered on Resume Builder to guide you through the process of securing top talent for your successful enterprise.