One of the main reasons that companies have trouble hiring top candidates is a long and drawn-out hiring process. The best candidates are talking to multiple businesses, and they won’t be on the market for long. To keep things moving quickly, try these tips.
How Can You Make Sure You Don’t Prolong the Hiring Process?
Establish a Structured Process
Any job moves faster when you know exactly what steps you need to take, in which order. Your hiring process should be no exception. Take the time to sit down and map out the steps from application to onboarding, and then create a document for everyone involved in hiring to follow.
Use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
An applicant tracking system can be a game changer for busy organizations. It allows you to automate all of the earliest steps of the hiring process, from screening resumes to scheduling interviews. It also allows you to see at a glance where each applicant is in the timeline. This can prevent delays while also keeping applicants informed.
Conduct Skills Assessments Early
You can weed out applicants early in the process through automated skills assessments. A good ATS will even let you tie in your assessments, keeping everything in a single spot. These assessments can help you decide quickly which candidates to move to the interview process by giving you additional information. Just be sure to choose tests that are fair and unbiased, and focus solely on the core skills for the job rather than a “wish list” of ideal traits.
Partner with a Staffing Firm
One of the best ways to keep your hiring process moving smoothly is to partner with a staffing firm. We know where to find both candidates who are actively looking for a job and passive recruits who would be open to the right offer. We already have structured processes in place to keep candidates moving quickly, and we maintain a roster of pre-screened, pre-vetted workers who would be ready to go on Day One.
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