Great talent propels a company’s success. It sets businesses apart and drives innovation. Yet far too often leaders relegate hiring to their recruiters, paying scant attention to the various techniques needed to attract the right people for the right positions. If you want your company to be great at hiring, then you as a leader must get involved.
Start by educating yourself about the techniques that can be tapped as part of a structured hiring process that will set your company apart from your competitors. Remember, the competition is searching for great talent too. If they’re willing to invest, cultivate candidates, and try multiple techniques, then that level of effort becomes the price of admission – and an important reason why leaders need to be involved in this critical process.
BEYOND JOB BOARDS AND CAREER SITES
Most companies use job boards and their career site as low-cost ways to search for talent. But that’s not nearly enough. Following is an in-depth discussion of the sourcing techniques, that when used strategically, will yield the best results. For companies focusing on excellent DEI outcomes, implementing a strong mix of techniques is critical.
Job boards
All job boards are not created equal. Some will allow you to post jobs for free, because their goal is to be able
