There is often talk of
candidates looking for the perfect job but not as much is written about companies
seeking the ideal candidate for their open positions.
This article will share some
tips on what you can do to find your perfect candidate.
Concise and informative job
description
Start with a clear description
of the position requirements. One or two pages is sufficient to allow you to
focus on what is truly important in the role.
Define “perfect candidate”
Based on the job description, compose
a list of the qualifications required for the position. Be as specific as possible
- experience, skills, location, communication style and compensation. As you
consider candidates, compare their backgrounds to your list.
Use recruiters/headhunters
Provide the recruiter with a
list of expected qualifications and let them headhunt for that candidate. You
will find that recruiters can connect with candidates who are passively
searching for jobs who wouldn’t necessarily be within your reach.
Exercise patience and flexibility
Keep in mind that finding the
most suitable candidate may take longer than anticipated. If you get to a point
where the ideal candidate isn’t materializing and the urgency to fill the
position increases, drop the least important requirements from your list. Some
companies wait too long for the candidate who has everything and miss those who
can do the job well.
If your list changes, make sure
to communicate this information to everyone involved in the candidate search.
Cast a wide net
Use as many avenues as possible
to find candidates including your website, social media, email communications,
advertising and newsletters. Also, there may suitable previous colleagues that you
can reach out to about the position.
Connect with local associations
Informing local associations
about the requirements of the position is often useful. Connect with the
President of that chapter as they may be able to announce the position at an
event or include in their newsletters.
Follow-up
Previous rejection from an excellent
candidate doesn’t necessarily mean they’re forever disinterested. Touch base
later on to see if they’ve changed their minds about discussing the position.
Conclusion
Use all the avenues available
to find perfect candidates. They are out there, but they are typically harder
to find and take longer to recruit.
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Marc Belaiche is a CPA, CA and is
President of TorontoJobs.ca, an Internet recruitment business and recruiting
firm located in the Greater Toronto Area. Marc is also the author of the book
“Tales from the Recruiter”. Marc has been in the recruitment industry
since 1995. TorontoJobs.ca allows companies to post their positions online,
search a resume database to find candidates, provides outplacement services and
full temporary and permanent recruitment services. TorontoJobs.ca also allows
candidates to search and apply to positions directly online and get career,
interviewing and resume tips all at no charge. Marc is also President of
TorontoEntrepreneurs.ca, an organization geared towards business owners (www.TorontoEntrepreneurs.ca) and has the annual Toronto
Entrepreneurs Conference (www.TorontoEntrepreneurs.ca/conference). You can reach Marc at marc.belaiche@torontojobs.ca and check out TorontoJobs.ca
at www.TorontoJobs.ca.
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