{"id":14534,"date":"2020-03-24T13:31:53","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T11:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=14534"},"modified":"2025-04-09T01:18:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T23:18:09","slug":"recruitment-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/recruitment-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Recruitment Tips for Securing Top Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hiring talent remains one of the top priorities for CEOs<\/strong>, with chief executives citing a lack of skilled candidates as the biggest threat to business. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right recruitment tips and tricks, you\u2019ll help your business find not only good workers but the right workers for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring the right workers leads to increased productivity, improved retention and reduced turnover. As a result, your company can continue to grow organically and evolve.\u00a0<\/span><b>Why is finding top talent such an important investment?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s simple: Good workers drive success,<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ipso facto<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> companies with good workers are successful. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be simple but it isn\u2019t always easy. <strong>Three-quarters of employers report difficulties in finding skilled candidates<\/strong>. Getting a hold of someone who meets technical requirements and is also a cultural fit is tough! This is why strong recruitment practices give companies a competitive edge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"js-toc toc\">\n<p class=\"js-toc-title toc__title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<nav id=\"fac_toc_nav\" class=\"js-toc-nav toc__nav\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><ol class=\"toc__list toc__list--level-1\"><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/recruitment-tips\/#6-hiring-recruitment-tips-to-attract-top-talent\" title=\"6 Hiring &amp; Recruitment Tips to Attract Top Talent\" data-target-id=\"6-hiring-recruitment-tips-to-attract-top-talent\">6 Hiring &amp; Recruitment Tips to Attract Top Talent<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/recruitment-tips\/#1-build-good-candidate-pipeline\" title=\"1. Build good candidate pipeline.\" data-target-id=\"1-build-good-candidate-pipeline\">1. Build good candidate pipeline.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/recruitment-tips\/#2-implement-diverse-hiring-practices\" title=\"2. Implement diverse hiring practices.\" data-target-id=\"2-implement-diverse-hiring-practices\">2. Implement diverse hiring practices.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/recruitment-tips\/#3-optimize-employee-recruitment-with-technology\" title=\"3. Optimize employee recruitment with technology.\" data-target-id=\"3-optimize-employee-recruitment-with-technology\">3. Optimize employee recruitment with technology.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/recruitment-tips\/#4-pro-hiring-tip-know-what-you\u2019re-looking-for-in-potential-candidates\" title=\"4. Pro Hiring Tip: Know what you\u2019re looking for in potential candidates.\" data-target-id=\"4-pro-hiring-tip-know-what-you\u2019re-looking-for-in-potential-candidates\">4. Pro Hiring Tip: Know what you\u2019re looking for in potential candidates.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/recruitment-tips\/#5-spruce-up-your-job-offer\" title=\"5. Spruce up your job offer.\" data-target-id=\"5-spruce-up-your-job-offer\">5. Spruce up your job offer.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/recruitment-tips\/#6-trust-your-gut\" title=\"6. Trust your gut.\" data-target-id=\"6-trust-your-gut\">6. Trust your gut.<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><br \/>\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-fc66a343-143b-4833-bcae-29b29f39f6e3\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-fc66a343-143b-4833-bcae-29b29f39f6e3\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-fc66a343-143b-4833-bcae-29b29f39f6e3\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/4960096\/fc66a343-143b-4833-bcae-29b29f39f6e3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-fc66a343-143b-4833-bcae-29b29f39f6e3\" class=\"hs-cta-img aligncenter\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/4960096\/fc66a343-143b-4833-bcae-29b29f39f6e3.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\" width=\"676\" height=\"232\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(4960096, 'fc66a343-143b-4833-bcae-29b29f39f6e3', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6 Hiring &amp; Recruitment Tips to Attract Top Talent<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are our top tips for recruitment. With these, you can fill more positions with higher quality candidates and decrease the time required to hire.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Build good candidate pipeline.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before even creating a job posting, businesses need to<\/span><b> do the groundwork to build a reputation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a place where employees want to work. Reputation is more important than ever: 55% of potential candidates will decide against applying to a position if they read a negative review of a company\u2019s hiring process. Making sure your company\u2019s online presence is reflective of its values and strengths is the best way to entice applicants and recruits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you do have an open position to advertise, use social media to your advantage by <\/span><b>seeking out passive candidates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that is, candidates who are not actively seeking new positions.\u00a0 Broaden your search by perusing LinkedIn or posting in professional groups on Facebook for a richer source of candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Implement diverse hiring practices.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best way to recruit new employees is often through your network. Ask current employees for referrals or get them out to events where they can act as brand ambassadors. By<\/span><b> tapping into communities and connections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which already exist around you, you can save time and find the perfect fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>However, recruiters should remain conscious that this kind of practice may be biased toward well-networked applicants. In order to avoid the influence of <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/unconscious-bias-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unconscious bias<\/a> in the hiring process, companies may use a <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/blind-cv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blind resume policy<\/a> or utilize very objective metrics which leave less room for bias.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Optimize employee recruitment with technology.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the ever-increasing prevalence of technological tools, it\u2019s best practice for companies to expedite the recruitment process with <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/applicant-tracking-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recruitment software<\/a> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">applicant tracking systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Slow-moving recruiting practices not only demotivate candidates but also unnecessarily bottleneck company growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By some estimates, <\/span><b>each vacancy can cost a company $500 a day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Time is money! Fortunately, you can save both by keeping things organized and efficient. Formalizing the hire before too much time elapses will also make sure your top talent doesn\u2019t get poached by someone else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data analytics can be used to predict whether a candidate will be a good fit, to keep track of strong candidates for future positions, and to recruit proactively rather reactively. Data can also be leveraged to help businesses to understand the shortcomings in their own hiring processes and identify snags. By <\/span><b>keeping track of metrics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as application completion rate, qualified candidate rate, cost of hire, and candidate response rate, you can <\/span><b>streamline your recruitment process.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never miss out again on a hiring opportunity only because of human error! One of our <\/span><b>key tips on recruitment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that a little automation in your recruitment will go a long way.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-29df4b36-4624-4dea-afca-948e15862b68\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-29df4b36-4624-4dea-afca-948e15862b68\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-29df4b36-4624-4dea-afca-948e15862b68\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/4960096\/29df4b36-4624-4dea-afca-948e15862b68\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-29df4b36-4624-4dea-afca-948e15862b68\" class=\"hs-cta-img aligncenter\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/4960096\/29df4b36-4624-4dea-afca-948e15862b68.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(4960096, '29df4b36-4624-4dea-afca-948e15862b68', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Pro Hiring Tip: Know what you\u2019re looking for in potential candidates.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is extremely important to be clear about needs and expectations from the outset of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/checklist-hiring-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">process of recruitment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although it seems straightforward, too many recruiters haven\u2019t taken enough time to nail down the exact requirements of the job and the corresponding attributes needed in candidates. Figure this out early and keep your messaging consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Headhunting tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Don\u2019t get requirement needs confused with your wish list. Be realistic about how much experience the job requires (some companies need to be reminded entry-level pay doesn\u2019t usually entice those with 10 years experience) and which competencies are must-haves and which can be learned after the fact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interview process provides a great opportunity to see how a potential hire will fulfill the requirements and fit into the workplace dynamic. <\/span><b>Pose situational interview questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the demands of open positions in mind, to elicit how interviewees will respond in day-to-day scenarios. Encourage them to call on specific examples of past experiences; this is the best way to determine how they will act in the future. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/how-to-conduct-an-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right interview questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can offer insight into how a potential employee spends time and energy. Take good notes! This is your chance to find top talent that fits your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Spruce up your job offer.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s time to keep up the Joneses. One of the best recruitment tips is if you want top talent, you have to make it worth their while. The good news is that it\u2019s not all about money. Before e<a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-offer-letter-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mployees sign that job offer letter<\/a>, they want to know that they&#8217;re joining a great company. Studies show that potential candidates can be lured over by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/organization\/our-insights\/attracting-and-retaining-the-right-talent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four \u201cgreats\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><b>Great company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Employees want to work for a company with an exceptional reputation. What makes your company great? Focus on transparency and values, effectiveness and business results, or contributions to society. Show potential hires what makes the company unique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><b>Great job<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Employees don\u2019t want to feel like a cog in the machine. They are seeking jobs that offer opportunities for personal fulfillment and career progression. Be sure to showcase what is interesting about the work you do. Let potential hires know that you are investing in them and their growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><b>Great rewards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Ok, this one is about money. Competitive salaries are key to attracting top talent, along with other benefits like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/paid-time-off-usa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paid time off<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and health care. Perks help too. Some businesses offer daycare, pay for employees to volunteer or subsidize gym memberships. Perks that are reflective of your company\u2019s values will be the most appealing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><b>Great leaders-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Everyone wants to be a part of something bigger. Wow your potential hires with your leader\u2019s charisma, or simply get them excited about the company\u2019s goals and missions. Be clear on your core values and potential hires will be impressed that your business has such a strong identity, and momentum all its own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Trust your gut.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best hiring tips is that a good cultural fit is even more important than a skill fit. With that said, finding an employee who gets your company culture, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/recruitment-strategies-human-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jives with coworkers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and can hit it off with the team right away is key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts recommend that if you are choosing between two candidates, one who has the skills but not the culture and one who has the culture but fewer skills, go with the cultural fit. Skills can be learned; culture often cannot. Besides, a better cultural fit will be more likely to stick around&#8211; which is all the better for your bottom line, because the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/recruitment-and-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">costs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of recruitmen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t can be high!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring quality candidates is always a struggle. But <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/hr-software\">Factorial&#8217;s all-in-one HRIS<\/a> can help! A business is only as strong as its employees, and employees are only as strong as the recruitment efforts which found them. With these recruitment tips, you are sure to find the best fit for the position in no time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Written by\u00a0<\/em>Valerie Slaughter;\u00a0<em>Edited by<\/em>\u00a0Tanya Lesiuk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring talent remains one of the top priorities for CEOs, with chief executives citing a lack of skilled candidates as the biggest threat to business. With the right recruitment tips and tricks, you\u2019ll help your business find not only good workers but the right workers for you. 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