Don’t let your hiring process scare away top candidates anymore. Upgrade it starting today. Doing so can boost your chances of landing quality job candidates and improve employee retention.
Here are tips to help you fix a hiring process that’s scaring away top candidates.
Streamline the Process
Look for redundancies in your hiring process. Remove steps that can otherwise slow this process down. Generally, it is best to keep this process as simple as possible. If necessary, you can add steps down the line if you need to improve it further.
With a simple hiring process, you are well-positioned to connect with talent and add exceptional job candidates as needed. Let candidates know what your process entails and what steps will need to be completed. Share this information in your job posting and during interviews. If candidates have questions about this process, be ready to answer them right away. \
Engage with Candidates as the Process Moves Forward
Communicate with job candidates, as this helps minimize the risk of getting ghosted. Research suggests most hiring managers have ghosted job candidates. Ultimately, if you ghost a candidate, the damage can be significant. This candidate can spread the word about your decision to ghost them. As they do, they may convince other job seekers not to pursue roles with your business.
Stay in touch with job candidates via email, text, and phone. Find out what communication method a candidate prefers and provide them with regular updates about their candidacy. If you tell a candidate you will reach out to them by a certain day, follow through on it. Because if you don’t, the candidate may not trust your company and be inclined to consider roles elsewhere.
Remain accessible throughout the hiring process. If candidates have concerns or questions, they should have no trouble reaching out to you or other members of your team for support.
Be Realistic About Who You Want to Hire
Aim high as you search for talent. At the same time, understand who you can hire that falls within the parameters of your job description and your hiring budget.
Remember, if you set unrealistic expectations for who you want to hire, you are poised to make a bad hiring decision. Alternatively, if a candidate seems like a good fit but lacks all of the credentials you want, keep in mind that there is room for growth. This candidate could learn skills as they integrate themselves into your company’s operations. They could become a key contributor to your team’s success in the foreseeable future.
Are You Tired of Your Hiring Process Scaring Away Candidates?
The GSG Talent Solutions team knows what it takes to build and maintain a successful hiring process. We can provide tips and recommendations on how to enhance your hiring process or overhaul it altogether. Let us help you with your hiring process. Contact us so we can learn about your hiring needs, and you can request employees to join your team.