Cut the Fat out of Your Hiring Process

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed "WHY" it is so important to move quickly in your hiring decisions. Today we will get into the "HOW." Many businesses are fishing from the same old talent pools. Unfortunately, most of those pools are either dry or so small that you'll need to fish in several different places to find the right people. The companies with the best employees win, and to win, there needs to be a hiring plan that allows quick and decisive hiring decisions. As past recruiting techniques are becoming less effective in today's career market, it is essential to adjust your hiring strategy. When auditing your hiring process, here are three things to consider to cut the fat out of your hiring process in today's fast-paced career market.

1. Streamline Your Hiring Procedures and Remove Unnecessary Steps

The "We do it this way because it's the way we've always done it" mentality has never worked, so don't let it be your hiring mantra. Many companies still have a three or four-week interview process, which isn't effective in our current job market. To speed up the process without sacrificing quality:

1. Start by making sure the role you're filling is well defined.
2. Be clear about your company culture by identifying and articulating your core values, personality, and mission.
3. Craft your hiring policies and procedures to be simple and straightforward.
4. Understand that company culture and a positive work-life balance are highly important to today's workforce. Be sure to acknowledge it and discuss it at the start of the interview process.

Once the search parameters are defined, evaluate the schedule of interviews for prospective candidates and eliminate holdups.

2. Utilize Technology and the Latest Search Techniques

Gone are the days when you could simply post a job on your company website and expect talent to find you. (Which, for many companies, is all they ever needed to do…) You can't keep doing the same thing you did in the past and expect great hiring results. Using online and social media resources like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and job aggregators are rapidly becoming the primary way professionals look for new positions. It is a vital step in speeding up your hiring process. With so many positions available in the wake of the Great Resignation, these job aggregators can help amplify your company's presence and allow it to be visible to a much deeper pool of talent. You will receive more qualified applications that fit your search criteria with clear and concise parameters.

3. Partner with a Recruiting Specialist

Often, companies don't have the time, personnel, or specialized skill to conduct a search effectively. The time and resources spent on inefficiently sourcing candidates can take away from mission-critical tasks and drag out the hiring process. If this is the case, consider working with a professional search specialist that has experience employing the latest techniques. Whether you work with the hiring experts at Spartan Capital Group or another firm, having someone on your side with the relationships to connect you with top-tier candidates can make the hiring process much faster and less stressful. They will pre-qualify prospective talent and send you only the candidates who match your company and role. This approach saves you valuable time by reducing the number of applications you have to review and the number of interviews you conduct.

Often, companies don't have the time, personnel, or specialized skill to conduct a search effectively. The time and resources spent on inefficiently sourcing candidates can take away from mission-critical tasks and drag out the hiring process. If this is the case, consider working with a professional search specialist that has experience employing the latest techniques. Whether you work with the hiring experts at Spartan Capital Group or another firm, having someone on your side with the relationships to connect you with top-tier candidates can make the hiring process much faster and less stressful. They will pre-qualify prospective talent and send you only the candidates who match your company and role. This approach saves you valuable time by reducing the number of applications you have to review and the number of interviews you conduct.

As you can see, hanging onto old strategies is inefficient. The good news is it's possible to streamline your recruitment process. By simply utilizing the latest search techniques, and partnering with a hiring expert like the professionals at Spartan Capital Group, you can make impactful additions to your team without wasting time.