Increase Your Potential Job Candidate Pool
February 13, 2020
With a strong team behind you, there's nothing your business can't accomplish. But attracting and winning top talent can be challenging, particularly if you're on a tight budget. The truth is, when it's time to fill a position, the larger your pool of candidates, the better the chances that you'll find the best person. Here are a few things you can do to draw more applicants to your business.
Have a Social Media Presence
As of 2019,
79 percent
of the U.S. population has a social media profile. Although Facebook is the most popular platform by far, you may find when it comes to looking for candidates, LinkedIn is a better resource. Whatever site you choose, it's important to devote time to boosting your profile and networking through the site so that when you're ready to hire, you have plenty of connections you can use.
Always Be on the Lookout
The key to building a powerful team is to start looking long before you need to hire. You could meet your next great employee while attending a colleague's holiday party or waiting in line at the DMV. Mention to friends, relatives, and associates what your business does and, as you meet people who could be great candidates, hand over your business card and invite them to connect with you on social media.
Join Trade Organizations
If you hire within a certain industry, it can be well worth your time and efforts to join a
professional trade organization
associated with it. You'll meet peers and make lasting friendships that will ensure you can pick up the phone or send an email when you need to hire. You'll also find conferences and local meetings are perfect for finding the perfect future candidates. When you are actively hiring, you'll merely need to put out the word and you'll likely have multiple candidates contacting you in a matter of days.
Use a Staffing Agency
A staffing agency exists to pair candidates with the companies looking for their services. If you find a local agency with candidates in your specialty, you can typically locate the best of the best in your area. Best of all, professional recruiters are constantly adding new candidates to their talent databases, and they often have the connections necessary to track down those currently-employed professionals who aren't currently looking for work.
If you're interested in boosting your pool of candidates, Express Pros is here to help. Give us a call at (615) 441-8898 to find out how we can help you fill your team with the best talent available.