One of the biggest challenges most companies face is finding and holding on to great talent. It can be difficult trying to balance filling your talent pipeline with candidates capable of fitting into the culture. With that in mind, we’ve put together 4 quick ideas that can help your organization overcome its talent shortages.
Expand the Search:
A big factor that could be limiting your candidate search is that your approach is too focused on local hires. This is why programs like the global talent stream are a perfect option, so you can expand your funnel and attract talent from all over the globe. With the Global Talent Stream, companies can attract and hire top technical talent in as little as 3 weeks. Learn how the Global Talent Stream solves your hiring problems
Re-design the Job Ad:
In most cases, attracting the wrong talent or facing a shortage of talent, can lead back to a job ad that is not working. The best starting point is to distinguish between the skills that are absolutely critical and those which are just nice to have. A thoroughly edited but targeted ad will both improve the quality of candidates responding and discourage the wrong candidates from filling your funnel with applications. In some cases, the search may be too narrow and might require a more general approach if specific experience is more necessary than a specific skill.
Modernize your Strategy:
Start by evaluating the current approach including how budgets are allocated and look for new ways to maximize that spend. On the low end, this could include reallocating digital spend, investing in better content development, and even bringing on a contractor or agency to assist. On the higher end, this could be everything from promotional content to event sponsorships for some of the most high-profile events within the budget.
Regardless of budget, the key is to get creative and leverage the best of what’s available. Top candidates are used to using cutting edge technology or attending key industry events so it makes sense to meet them where and how they are spending their time. Even if candidates don’t apply for a specific position, building name recognition and having some way to collect contact information will make recruitment efforts in the future much easier and cheaper.
Tell your Story:
In today’s market, the best talent want more than a paycheck, they want to be where the impact is being made. Exciting companies with exciting products or services. Companies with industry disrupting technology are much more attractive than the idea of working for a more mature less dynamic one. Talk about the onboarding process and any ways your organization has made it easier, or talk about the city, town or country and what it has to offer. Talk about the team, the corporate structure, and any other unique aspects of the business. The most important aspect is the ability to tell a great story.
Given the fierce competition for tech talent these days, it’s all about finding creative solutions. Although it may seem difficult to find that talent, and surely it has become tougher, it isn’t impossible. Re-thinking the job ad, modernizing your recruitment strategy and telling a great story are only some of the strategies that can be used to attract and maintain the best talent for your business. To get one of our specialists to help with your candidate search, sign up here.
