If you’re in the process of recruiting, you’ll have no doubt heard the term ‘candidate led market’. If this isn’t something you’ve come across, it essentially means that there are currently more vacancies than there are candidates.
So, what does this mean? You ask. It means that it’s now more crucial than ever to not let candidates fall through the cracks and we have a few tips to help you out.
1) Advertise well
There’s so much more to advertising a role than sticking an ad on a job board – and a vague ad at that. Doing this will only guarantee that you’ll get lots of people applying who aren’t experienced or qualified in doing the job.
Likewise, sending a rushed job spec to your recruiter will only end in them finding the wrong candidates. The beauty is in the details people! You need to list exactly what you’re looking for, or your perfect candidate could slip through the cracks.
2) Respond to your recruiter
Another cause for candidates falling through the cracks is the response time between the client and the recruiter. Like we’ve said, there are many more vacancies than there are candidates and if you’re taking a while to come back to your recruiter, chances are that another company has found the candidate and snatched them away!
We know these are extremely busy times, and recruitment may not be the top of everyone’s list, however if you’re looking to attract and hire top talent, replying faster is your best bet. This includes replying to emails, setting up interviews, providing feedback and giving offers.
3) Don’t leave them in the dark
We understand it takes some time to make decisions in the workplace and that you want to find the perfect candidate for you, but if you like a candidate and have intentions to offer them a next stage interview or a position at your company, it’s better to act fast. The last thing we want is for you to lose them in the final stretch.
4) Be flexible with interview processes
A three stage, lengthy interview process may have worked for you in the past, but it’s important to be flexible and adaptable in times like this. If a complex interview process isn’t necessary, then don’t have one. The longer the interview process is dragged out, the more time there will be for a candidate to find alternative employment.
By following these handy tips, you’re much less likely to lose a candidate. Remember, communication when recruiting is key!