Increase Your Odds of Finding Top IT Talent with These Four Tips
Posted November 10th, 2016
Today’s IT job market is short on available talent, making it difficult for companies to find the qualified employees they need. Research suggests that out of every 100 candidates only one ends up hired into a position. However, you can increase your odds of finding the right IT professional for your open jobs. Consider the following four tips and see if things don’t tip in your favor.
Keep Job Postings Accurate
When you place a job announcement, accuracy is the key to finding the right candidates. If certain skills are mandatory, then specify that early within the advertisement. Vague descriptions with limited references to required skill sets will lead to more unqualified candidates applying simply because they did not know they weren’t qualified.
Repeat requirements throughout the piece, but make sure the relevant qualification receive a place of prominence.
Prioritize Your Needs
While the idea of finding an IT professional that can do it all is appealing, it may be challenging to find a candidate with experience in every area. Instead, focus on your most critical needs. If you have a skills gap within a team, then focus on locating someone who can fill that space above all else.
Include these priorities within the job announcement, and make it clear that these are the foundation of what you are hoping to find.
Follow Up with Previous Candidates
Sometimes, a person applies to a job but isn’t the exact right fit for the position. However, they may bring skills to the table that would make them ideal for other possible openings. If you come across a candidate who could be successful in your company in the right position, consider maintaining their information for future reference. That way, if the right opening arrives, you can request they apply.
While they might not be available, it only takes a few moments to make the request. If they are available, it may save you a significant amount of time during your search. Also, either way, the candidate will appreciate being remembered and having the opportunity to try again.
Recruit from the Right Sources
Your primary applicant search and recruitment mechanisms play a significant role in your ability to successfully fill a position. For example, candidates referred by current employees and staffing agencies are far more likely to be qualified than those who apply through career sites and job boards. In fact, referrals from employees and staffing firms are even more effective than those that are proactively sourced.
If your primary method of finding candidates is through job boards and internal career sites, you may find yourself sorting through more unqualified applicants than any other method.
To take advantage of the higher success rates when using a staffing company for your hiring needs, Bayside Solutions is here to help. We understand the value of finding the right candidates quickly and will work diligently to meet your needs. Contact us today and see how our expertise can lead to greater hiring success for you and your business.
