The Amazing Race for the Next Candidate HRIQ HR Games Conference July 23, 2015 Christina Lord Kathie Cheney , SPHR, HR Manager SHRM-SCP Green Mountain Concert Services HR Consulting Solutions, LLC. clord@gmcsusa.com www.hrcsvt.com Ginny Champney , MBA, SPHR HR Consulting Solutions, LLC. beth@bethgilpin.com www.hrcsvt.com
Before You Begin The Chase! • Slow Down & Prepare • Know What You Need • Know What You Offer
Your Role as Strategic Advisor (and wrangler) Sync up with Hiring Manager Get Input • In/External Customers • Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) • Decision Makers Outline the Process http://bit.ly/1HoYoFf
Clarify What You Need AND Offer Job Description: • Role, Scope & Responsibilities • KESAs (knowledge, experience, skills, & abilities/attributes) Travel, hours, etc. • Fit Considerations Engagement Factors http://bit.ly/1HoYoFf
Questions to Explore 1. What would success look like? 2. What would constitute otherwise-qualified? What’s changed since the last hire? 3. 4. What changes are coming? 5. Is the need to maintain, evolve, or overhaul? 6. What will attract & engage the right person?
Plan for the Candidate Market Small Candidate Market Large Candidate Market Common role • Specialized/niche role • Entry level skills • Specific path/credentials • “Generic” qualifications • Trained • Trainable • Unique engagement factors • Diverse Engagement factors •
Watch for This!
Land a Prize Catch! (Hint: it’s all about the bait.) • • Title Message • – Job Description Clear – Compelling • Context – Consistent OTJ experience should ≥ pre -hire expectations http://bit.ly/1HyFcSv
The Pursuit! • Get the word out Applicant Tracking System • Resources Social Media Outside Recruiters Free Avenues • Everyone is a Recruiter
Get the Word Out: Why you should use an ATS • Reduces Hiring Time • Thin out your qualified candidates • Save Money • Greater Response • Tap the free resources
Choosing an ATS (that’s right for you!) Options… Things to think about… • Recruiterbox Cost • SmartRecruiters Integration • Hirebridge Training and Support • Jobvite Automation • Successfactors Ease of Use • Taleo
Search: Anywhere, Everywhere! ATS – Indeed, Simply Hired, JobsinVT • • Juju Community Resources • Bullhorn Reach • Newspapers/Flyers • Facebook • Schools (Career Offices) • Twitter • Front Porch Forum • LinkedIn • Craigslist •
Everyone is a Recruiter! • Promote your hiring • Make it worth it • Provide Social media links • Make it a big deal
THE MOST QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES!
A well- defined outline of what the “catch” will look like The “Bait” A Fully-Armed Team The Big Guns – Software Personalized Outreach
Develop Your Sourcing Strategy Cast a Wide Net Analyze the Data
Experiment with Ads Create a Strong Referral Program Cultivate Your Candidate Pool
90% of candidates who were treated with courtesy and a personal touch would recommend your company to others 78% of candidates said they would tell others about a bad hiring experience 32% of job candidates said they are less likely to purchase your products if they didn’t get a response from their job application!
HOW T O…. CREATE A POSITIVE CANDIDATE AND NEW HIRE EXPERIENCE
Does your site recognize that the user is on a mobile device? Is it easy to type your URL? Do users need to pinch and zoom? Can mobile users watch video? Can candidates conduct some sort of transaction? Can users find actual open jobs easily?
IMAGINE
DIFFERENTLY!
RE-RECRUIT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES
ARE YOU READY TO WIN SOME FUN PRIZES?
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