It's time to open your eyes to new possibilities. Old recruiting methods are no longer enough to find the right candidates. Recruiters need to take a proactive approach to sourcing talent in new holistic ways.
We all can agree that talent acquisition struggles are real. If you are recruiting for open positions, you know firsthand how difficult it is to harvest quality talent. To win in the recruiting game, today requires a much broader vision of how you evaluate talent.
Now is not the time to be meticulous or picky, do not reject candidates because of superficial flaws. Focus more on a person’s potential for growth and ability to learn; knowledge and skills can be taught. Write a clear job description including the necessary characteristics and/or skills to do the job.
Don’t rely on old policies, procedures, and protocols; you will miss the hidden jewels that may not fit into the standard box. Hiring a candidate who may lack relevant experience or doesn’t fit your standard recruiting practices is not easy. Look beyond the paper. This will open the market to you.
The world is changing rapidly and honestly, you may not know what the job you’re hiring for will look like in a few years, let alone how a candidate will adapt to those changes. The point is to be open to reviewing the unusual candidates; and source from various places to build a list of people that come closest to the level needed to do the job.
Look for individuals you can develop and shape into the role with the right type of support. You must weigh the cost of a vacancy vs. the cost of hiring. Don’t be impetuous, this will require you to lean in and be patient. Don’t give in to the pressure to fill a position quickly. Ask yourself; what does good talent look like?
Here are three qualities you should look for when evaluating talent:
1) A natural leader
2) The ability to listen (coachable and trainable)
3) Willingness to work hard
If you spot these three qualities in a candidate—grab them. Forget the resume, these attributes are the fundamental building blocks of a winner. Make your shortlist and seek advice and input from others who know what the job requires for success. And above all, do your due diligence on the background and reference checks.
The game has changed and so should you. You won’t find a perfect candidate; however, a desirable job candidate will exhibit certain qualities and self-awareness, which is what you should look for. This strategy does not work for hiring critical, high-level, or high-risk positions. It’s basic risk management, those positions require a more complex approach because the cost of a bad hire will be steep.
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