How Can I Select The Right Candidate ?
It’s a real worry for you, isn’t it? You know this has been a problem with recruiting before and this time, you want to get it right.
First, let’s be honest, the ideal candidate that you want is unlikely to be out there. You may be able to buy oven ready chickens, perfectly prepared for the oven but you can’t buy the perfect candidate, however much you’re willing to pay.
The hard skills, experience and education are easy to see on CV and to some extent, easy to check. However, the soft skills are far harder to ascertain. This attributes like honesty, integrity, professionalism, willingness to learn and openness, just name a few, are difficult to drill into.
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Why you need a Talent Acquisition Programme
Each member of your team will have unique gifts, talents and skills that they can bring to the table. When this team works together for a common purpose, the outcomes can not only be innovative, creating exciting new possibilities for growth but also beneficial to the self-development of all those involved.
Below are some further insights into the benefits of teamwork.
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How to make a successful start to your recruitment campaign
You’ve just taken on the task of recruiting your first person and now the thought is giving you nagging worries. How can you make sure that you get the right person and not one that will create a living hell for you?
To start the recruitment process well, preparation is paramount.
Abraham Lincoln was quoted as saying
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” He knew that there is nothing so valuable as being as prepared as possible for the task at hand.
When it comes to recruiting the right person, that preparation starts with honing a fantastic Job Description. Getting that right does take time and effort but just like sharpening the axe, it is essential for success. Understanding those elements that make a successful candidate is crucial.
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