Top 20 Tips to help you to recruit successfully!

Looking to Recruit? See our 20 top tips to help you choose the right candidate!

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2. Finding the right candidate can be difficult – get it right from the start with a thorough job specification
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4. Don’t reduce your candidate pool by being too restrictive in terms of specific skills - you can develop skills but you can’t change attitude.
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6. Are you setting a competitive salary to attract the calibre of candidates you are requiring?
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8. As an employer, consider what really makes you stand out from the crowd
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10. Simple things such as free fruit in your office can show a potential employee you care about their wellbeing
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12. Consider your working hours - flexible working hours can increase your pool of candidates
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14. Don’t forget to factor in the cost of your time when looking at recruitment methods
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16. Build relationships with a recruiter – they will have a wide market to of candidates they can reach for you
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18. Set clear goals for when you would like a potential employee to start to keep your search focused and targeted
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20. Keep applicants informed with a simple reply – i.e. If they are successful you will contact in 5 working days
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22. Consider whether you want to employ someone who could just do the job, or someone who will be a top performer
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24. Be honest with potential employees – if the applicant is looking for progression can you really offer this?
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26. Thoroughly preparing for your interview will make it easier for both you and the candidate
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28. Plan interview questions and ask the same questions to every candidate, enabling you to compare and make the right decision
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30. Try not to make an emotional decision in a first interview. A proven track record should be determined first
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32. We would always recommend carrying out 2 interviews to ensure the candidate’s right for your organisation
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34. Inform the candidate or recruiter if the answer is a no - be prepared to give constructive, honest feedback
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36. Don’t make your interview/recruitment process too long to ensure you don’t miss out on top quality candidates
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38. Don’t insult a potential employee with a salary offer much lower than requested – it may damage your credibility
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40. Make sure that an offer is put in writing for clarity and a contract of employment is provided asap
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Should you have any questions or need any advice about recruuiting a new member of staff, please contact us on 0844 5044666 or email your questions to info@key-appointments.co.uk