4th Quarter Hiring Tips

In less than 12 weeks it will be 2012.  Is your workforce in place to produce top results in 2012?  Here are a couple of tips to help you to be successful in recruiting for the New Year. 

Do:

Know what you want to hire and make sure it’s realistic
Move quickly, keep the process moving forward
If you have two excellent candidates, keep them both in play
Keep the candidate interested in the opportunity
Try to have pre-set interview dates set in advance
Identify the people involved in interviewing and make sure they are available
If the candidate is going to get an offer, generate the offer letter quickly
If the holidays are approaching, get the candidate on board regardless

Don’t:

Don’t assume that your job / position is the best and people are lined up for it
Don’t allow an extended time between interviews (2-3 weeks)
Don’t let the candidate think you are not interested by not communicating regularly
Don’t make a low ball offer
Don’t allow the candidate an extended time to “think about it”
Don’t allow an extended start date, two weeks is standard
Don’t let the holidays be a factor in extended start dates

In summary, know what you want, move quickly and be decisive.  Also if you move quickly, expect the candidate to respond quickly as well.

Good luck in 2012….

Comments

[Halley | Brochure Printing]

You've got a handful of handy tips right here. And it's true, moving quickly will make the candidate respond quickly. I remember when I was still applying for a job, when the employer tells me that they'll just call me back, I don't linger and wait for that call. I try to look for other job opportunities.

[Helping You Hire]

These are excellent solutions to get through the staffing lull we are experiencing wrapping up things in 2011. Thank you for the valuable tips!