How To Speed Up The Recruitment Process

Recruitment is something to always be mindful of when it comes to running a business. It’s normal for companies to lose staff, even when they’re considered one of the best companies for employee satisfaction.

Some employees will simply want a change or scenery, or in other cases, a complete career change. How your business handles the recruitment of new staff has a lasting impression on the productivity of your workplace and its stability moving forward. After all, every new permanent hire has a financial strain and holds on to the company.

With that being said, here are some helpful tips on how to speed up the recruitment process for your business this year.

Key strategies to help accelerate hiring

So,o where do you start when it comes to hiring and ramping up your efforts to hire fast? Well, it all starts with your technology. Many businesses nowadays will make use of an Applicant Tracking System, or ATS for short. 

This technology allows companies to automate resume screening, moving candidates through the pipeline a lot quicker. Of course, that does mean some talent might slip through the net, so it’s always good to double-check the results of the ATS to ensure you’re not missing out on anyone who could have been right for the role.

Your job postings should be optimized to attract the right candidates. Create concise, keyword-rich job descriptions. Use targeted, niche job boards to reach the right talent. You’ve got a lot of different job boards out there, so it’s good to do some digging around to see which ones are the best fit.

While you might be searching for one role, that doesn’t mean you can’t use what you’ve sourced and put this into a talent pool of individuals that you could always reach out to and return to at a later point.

Employee referrals are a good idea when it comes to recruitment, especially for those who might be well-connected within the network of candidates you’re after. Implementing a referral program helps to find quality candidates quickly. It’s always good to make sure to vet them the same way, regardless, though.

Limiting decision-makers

One of the big sticking points of recruitment is the number of people involved in the decision-making. The more people in the mix to make the decision, the longer it’s likely going to take. 

You’ll not only have a difference of opinions but many diaries that need to be aligned to be available for the interviews and follow-up discussions. Try to, therefore, limit who is involved. Only have the essential people required; you’ll just be delaying the process unnecessarily.

Finally, you must provide prompt feedback to your candidates to keep them engaged.

How to streamline the process of recruitment 

Streamlining the process of recruitment is what will help you and your business or employees responsible for recruitment be more efficient.

The easier you can make recruitment for yourself and for others, the better. It’s not just for the benefit of finding the right candidates but for making their experience of the job interview process a positive one. Every recruitment drive may influence the success of the next one, so you want to try and get it right every time.

Define your criteria early

It’s important to define your criteria early on so that when the job description goes out, it’s 100% accurate for what you’re after.

Make sure to clearly outline the required skills as well as the responsibilities with hiring managers in order to avoid delays.

Outsource

Recruitment agencies are useful for outsourcing when you might not have a lot of time available to dedicate to searching. You might also find that specialized talent pools are more readily available with outsourced agencies. You could also make use of vetting services to help ensure all candidates you’re selecting for interviews are who they say they are.

The last thing you want is to hire someone who has a few skeletons in their closet, or might not be the best fit for the role or company.

Use standardized templates

When it comes to your recruitment process, consider a standardized template. A standard interview structure can help make the process of interviewing every candidate as smooth and efficient as possible.

Using pre-scheduled video interviews is also a good way to reduce scheduling delays.

With these tips, you’ll ensure your business stays on top of its recruitment process and hires the perfect fit every time.