5 Proven Strategies to Increase Candidate Flow

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Recruiters with truly successful hiring rates all have one thing in common, they think differently. Thinking outside the box is a necessity to gain a competitive edge in recruiting. In fact, 31% of recruiters say their number one obstacle is a shortage of candidates.

Even when a lot of applications come through for a position, many may be a poor fit or under qualified. That’s why, with the ever-growing presence of media in our lives, many recruiters are changing the way they seek out candidates.

#1- Ditch the Standard Job Posting
How many jobs ads are featured on a website like Monster or Indeed? According to a 2017 survey by Statistic Brain, there is an average of 4 million jobs posted online every month. Facing those odds, it can be difficult getting job ads to stand out. Don’t throw job ads out the window completely, because all it takes is a little tweaking to get them to shine.

Instead of posting the standard “job title — description — salary” job ad, write a brief kenya phone number resource description of the company and then add a personal note to the applicants. Use words that reflect your values and will stand out from the crowd: “We’re looking for driven, power-seeking, stop-at-nothing individuals who can contribute to the company’s success.”

Remember that the right person can learn new skills for a specific role, but the wrong person can’t be forced into company values or culture. At ClearCompany, we believe that every role has a mission and we promote the mission or goals rather than basic responsibilities. Making sure that every candidate buys into what we are trying to build from day one ensure that we are only hiring people who are passionate about the work they will do here.

Another approach we’ve seen work quite well is to utilize non-traditional media, like employer videos or podcasts for example. Consider a quick Facebook Live session walking around your office or post an impromptu interview with a hiring manager. Speaking of social media, are you posting visual job ads on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn? Taking little snapshots of employees chatting, working at their stations and collaborating together will give potential candidates an inside look into your company, with a simple photo taken on a phone. Apps like wordswag allow you to quickly add text and icons to the photo if you need to create a more polished or branded look.