Grow Your Candidate Pool

In today’s economy with shrinking unemployment numbers, many companies are looking at ways to ensure they have a good source of new-hires. Is your organization looking to grow your candidate pool to ensure you don’t get caught short when you need qualified, experienced employees?

Here are some avenues to grow your candidate pool, encourage the best and brightest to apply, and add to your tool-box for maintaining a full roster of the best possible human resources available in today’s job market!

Experienced Recruiters

Retain expert, experienced recruiters who specialize in your industry. Professional recruiters like Step Up Recruiting make a point of maintaining contact with a network of candidates who they have vetted and placed over the years. Those placements have had positive experiences with these professionals and are happy to refer their friends and colleagues. They also turn to the same recruiters when they are ready to move on to the next job in their careers.

Application Management

So, the candidate who applied for the Project Lead position and didn’t have enough experience was very interested in working for your company. Are they considered for other open positions? Do you keep that resume on file for another position that comes open in the next 90 days? You should. Most candidates are flattered to be contacted again by a company who shows real, positive interest. Even if they aren’t currently seeking a job, they may know a colleague with similar skills and experience who is.

Internal Recruitment

Hiring from within is a smart choice. A candidate who has already proven their skills, fits the corporate culture, and is a dedicated employee only becomes more loyal and more likely to stay if they are promoted and trained to fill open positions. A strong internal recruitment process increases morale, longevity, and productivity.

Referral Program

Does your organization offer an employee referral program? If not, it may be time to get one started. Asking people who love their jobs and are passionate about your company to recruit for you is a cost-effective way to grow your candidate pool. A full-service recruiting firm can still handle the vetting and onboarding process for you, too, once the candidates are submitted.