Finding Quality Talent

According to NBC News there are currently 6.7 million open jobs in the United States and only 6.3 million people looking for them. This means that employers are looking at a shortage in quality candidates.  This often leaves organizations hiring the first person that seems the slightest bit qualified for the position they are looking to fill. Employing this practice becomes quite costly due to the increase of employee turnover. Finding the right hire is a time-consuming process but the right one is out there if you take the time to look. Here are a few ways to find the quality talent you are looking for.

1. Include Underserved Populations - Getting creative in your talent search is key for getting a competitive edge on your competition. Teaming up with training programs that focus on underserved populations and offering internships for prospects, is a good way to tap into a population of strong talent that might not be on your radar. 
2. Utilize Current Talent to Generate Leads - Chance are, your brightest hires know someone that is currently looking for a new opportunity. Ask current employees for recommendations when looking to fill positions. They may have worked with someone in previous jobs that could be a perfect fit for the opening in your organization.
3. Revisit Your Second Choice - Your best choice for a job opening could very well be your second choice from a previous job search.  When interviewing, keep a collection of all impressive candidates whether they were offered the job or not. Also keep track of those that made a great impression, but for whatever reason, did not accept your offer. This database could prove to be invaluable when looking for quality hires.

It is currently a job seekers market but there are some strategies that can help you tap into top talent that might otherwise go unnoticed. Utilizing these strategies can increase your chances of finding the right candidate.



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