Hiring managers, take a walk with me.
Posting and praying is not a recruitment strategy. Here is how you get the right candidates to care.
If your only strategy to reach top talent is to post and pray, I have really bad news for you. Even the best candidates, whether passive or active, still need a reason to care.
Posting and praying is not a recruitment strategy. Even the best candidates need a reason to care.
How do you get them to care?
Three things, every time:
- A clear job description. Specific enough that a qualified person can see themselves in it. Vague descriptions read as unserious.
- A clear employer value proposition. What is in it for them beyond salary and benefits? Growth, autonomy, leadership, the actual work itself.
- A human hiring process built on mutual respect. Move quickly, communicate honestly, treat candidates the way you would want to be treated when you were last interviewing.
Need help getting started? Reach out directly to Kristin here.
Kristin Taylor is the Founder and Managing Member of 24 Hour Search, an executive search and talent advisory firm serving commercial real estate, professional services, and growth-oriented owners and operators. She partners with leadership teams on Director through C-suite hiring, with a focus on reducing the risk of a high-stakes leadership hire.