Recruiting Top Talent
Outperforming the competition …
Whatever your business, best practices in recruiting the best and the brightest candidates can be elusive for some. Searching out different streams of attracting talent can be difficult in a competitive market. What are some ways to set yourself apart?
Get it right, and you gain a competitive edge. Honing recruiting skills can be the difference between landing, as well as successfully servicing, those big accounts. Sometimes, all it takes is one good connection.
Diversifying your efforts is always a good idea. Industries change with technological innovation, economic patterns, political motivations, and even health concerns.
At times, you may be able to bring in talent from other industries. Other times, you may be able to train new talent yourself.
Develop traffic sources
Some excellent sources of landing those who outperform the rest can be through networking events. Getting to know other professionals through conventions and trade events can help to grow new channels of information.
Having a direct relationship with University Academic Advisors can be a good way to reach out for interns. Offering internships may be a way to help find good talent which may have connections to young start-ups themselves.
Searching out people with leadership skills is key. When you have the right corporate culture, you will likely draw in others in those same networks.
Create a plan
Try looking at where you are, and figure out where you want to be in the future. Write down what type of environment is likely to land you there.
What type of people would most likely get you positioned to attract success in those arenas? What can you use to attract those people into your business life?
Build relationships because everybody needs friends. Seeking out partnerships which compliment the stake holders can be an excellent move.
Where to start
Finding a way to add onto the wheel so to speak could be a great way to ensure your own success. Seek to provide value added service to existing industries by finding out what their current and projected needs are.
Whatever you market, you can find ways to help develop a community within that market. By seeking out established networks you may be able to find a niche or two which you can develop into a prime source of talent.
What are some of your best sources? Would you like to expound on your experiences or needs? We would love to hear from you! Leave a comment with your ideas!
