In today’s competitive market, attracting top talent is no easy task. Using available data and some of the hiring trends we’ve noticed, we’re outlining some simple tips that employers can use to attract top performers.
Well Designed Job Requirements:
Taking the time to thoroughly communicate the role you are trying to recruit for is the difference between identifying a great fit and ending up with a large pile of candidates that don’t work out. Providing thorough but concise job descriptions help ensure that the right talent applies for a position they are likely to get without wasting time. This could mean consulting with current employees before a request is made or reviewing a role to ensure that it hasn’t changed over the course of time. In either case, identifying and communicating what makes a person successful in that role is the key to attracting more amazing talent.
Target the job ad for the ideal resume.
Most employers are looking for similar skills in the candidates they are trying to attract; however, isolating top performers from the good ones requires a bit of personalization. Look at current resumes provided by recent hires and pull out some of the unique skills or experiences that made these hires special. Once a list is compiled, customize the job description so that these unique skills or experiences can be highlighted. This will help filter candidates and give your organization a better shot at landing the next superstar on your team.
Set the right expectations.
The best organizations have standardized internal systems to track and document the progress of their employees. These ensure that employees always know what is expected of them. Top performers want to succeed, not just collect a paycheck, but that doesn’t always mean they will. Setting clear targets and goals from the outset ensures everyone is on the same page and employees know what to work on if they fall behind.
Highlight your strengths.
A good place to start is by identifying the things that make your company different from others in the industry or space? Top performers want to work with other talented employees for a company that is building something exciting. From that perspective, effective storytelling is necessary to convey how your company plans to shake up the industry its disrupting or how it has grown in the industry it is currently in. Potential ideas here include discussing your unique history, some of the current milestones reached, what the work environment is like or the unique team members who make it such a great place to work.
Today, everyone is battling for the best available talent but some organizations continue to hire the best. These are only some of the tips and strategies that organizations can use to attract top performers so consider these a starting point. With that in mind, for assistance finding the best talent out of our global pool of candidates, click here.