The Jobfind Jackpot

You’ve Hit the Jackpot with Our Top 10 Recruiting Tips

According to a survey we conducted recently, 77% of employers believe finding suitable staff is their greatest HR challenge.

This doesn’t have to be! Accessing professional help doesn't have to be difficult or costly. At Jobfind we have a pool of talented and capable candidates ready to begin work across a range of industries today. That means they’re ready right now. We’ll work alongside you to make sure the recruitment process is as simple as possible for your business.

Anyway, we’ve said enough…here are our tips:

1. Ask for help….it’ll work wonders.

You're not expected to be an HR expert, so seek advice and input from others. This may be a recruitment provider or simply a colleague who has successfully hired someone before.

2. Look for transferable skills.

A candidate who has not worked in your specific industry may still possess the skills you need. Customer service skills, problem solving abilities, time management or an ability to work independently can transcend industries.

3. Ask questions that are relevant to the job in question.

There are no hard and fast rules here, but questions that are relevant to the role will give you better information and insight than questions that are generic, outdated or irrelevant to your business.

4. Be clear about what the job requires.

The job description should be clear (to yourself and the candidate) from advertisement to interview. It’s a good idea to get some input from the relevant supervisor so you understand the day-to-day duties.

5. Ask yourself – would this person enjoy the job?

Job satisfaction is important for retaining your staff and cutting the cost of turnover.

6. Be open-minded and recognise cultural differences.

Don’t be blinkered by what you think your new employee should look like. People from diverse backgrounds and cultures can bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to your organisation.

7. Interviews can make people nervous. Keep that in mind.

Interviews don’t suit everyone. Give candidates the opportunity to relax a little as they may be anxious and uncomfortable. Be understanding or you may let a good employee slip away.

8. Don't hire someone just because you 'like' them.

Some people are great friends but you wouldn't want them to work for you. Look at skills, experience and how the person will fit into the culture of the organisation.

9. Don't lead the candidate to answer the way you would like them to.

Ask open questions that don't suggest an answer. Instead of saying, "Are you good at customer service?" say "Tell me about your customer service experience".

10. Cast your net widely.

There are more ways to find staff than advertising in the paper or online. Ask your work contacts, speak to recruiters or explore University and TAFE career centres.

Pssst! If there was an eleventh tip (and there should be), it would be to remember that with Jobfind you get access to a wide variety of candidates, all at no cost to your organisation.