Finding new staff to join your team can be daunting. How does one go about this, and where would you begin?

 

Recruiting new staff can be a tricky and tiresome process. There is a lot that goes into the hiring process, and should you cut corners due to time constraints, it could end up costing your company.

 

Whether you use a recruitment agency or have an in-house team handling your recruitment, here are a few tips to help guide you through the hiring process for new and existing positions.

 

Have a clear view of what this position will entail and the expected responsibilities. By doing this, you will know what kind of candidate you are looking for and make it easier to separate the YESs from the NOs.

 

What is the reporting structure for this position? Meaning: are you looking for a more junior candidate or someone in a mid to senior position?

 

Are there must-have qualifications needed to be in this position? Should the answer be no, list a few nice-to-have qualifications.

 

Put together a thorough job description. It can be a tedious but necessary task. A job description will attract suitable candidates and make it possible to tell immeditelly the candidacy for the advertised role.

 

Many companies prefer stating 'Market-Related Salary', which often prolongs a recruitment process. Remuneration packages are a primary aspect of any advertised position; from both the employer and employee's perspective. Giving a package range from the start allows suitable candidates matching that salary range to be sourced, making the hiring process much faster.

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It is a great place to start when sourcing quality candidates. Next, advertising the position and digging into your connections, often where many HR Teams hit a roadblock as their options are limited. The key to finding quality candidates is reaching the right audience! Lifting Placements takes pride in its experience, network, tools, and in-depth knowledge of the lifting equipment industry to accomplish this task.