Find the right developer
With the rising demand for software developers, recruiting IT personnel is not an easy task. In order to find appropriate developers in a competitive market, it is important to understand what the best talents are looking for and how a strategy can be devised which is tailored to attracting them.
Day one
From the moment a resume is submitted, communication is key to success - the quicker, the better. Efforts must be made to ensure that incoming candidate inquiries are addressed in real-time, and that there is no silence between them and the candidate. Often, a quick no is better than no response at all. The consideration of not responding to a candidate who has taken the time to apply should never be an option. Since a large majority of job seekers cite "lack of response" as their biggest frustration with job hunting, improving communication in your interview process is a must.
Scaling the process
Start by creating a human process that puts you in the candidate's position. When you set up a process that is created from a candidate's perspective, you can begin to automate tasks that can be scaled. This often involves the use of technology to maintain a high level of personalization without sacrificing quality. Creating automated email templates or using calendar reminders can save you a few hours of manual work.
In order to be successful, recruiting requires not only the use of technology, but also strong coordination between teams within your company. Building collaboration with other stakeholders in your interview process is crucial. One way to do this would be to send updates to all of your recruiting managers twice per week, keeping them fully involved in the entire hiring process.
Efficient communication, processes, and strong partnerships contribute to a positive assessment of candidates, but ultimately trust is built by being honest with the candidates. The HR manager's task is to help the candidate find a job that fits him. Playing the role of a career coach and steering the conversation in the direction of how the company's goals match (or don't match) his goals creates trust and integrity for their brand.
New employees
Companies win best place to work awards, not because of the free lunch - they win when employees are engaged, love their work and find meaning in it every day.
To find happy, productive, and engaged employees, begin with honesty between you and the candidates. Determine what makes them happy.
The increasing demand for software developers and IT specialists means that competition for the right candidates is fierce. Differentiate yourself by giving the recruitment process a human touch again.
