FAQ'S
While we work with diverse organizations, from industrial manufacturers to non-profits, we often get asked the same types of questions by our clients when it comes to recruiting. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from the organizations we recruit for.
Where do you find the best candidates?
Unfortunately, you cannot just Google "great employees near me." Finding the best candidates starts with an honest discussion on what "great" means for the positions you are looking to fill. Your budget, location, type of work, needs of the role(s), and what your company has to offer a great employee.
Once you have defined what the best candidates will look like for you, you can start sourcing - whether that's with a well-worded job ad or direct outreach to prospective employees, or "building your own" through apprenticeships or interns.
The best time to start building your brand as an employer was ten years ago; the second best time is right now. If you get stuck, we can help.
How long will it take to fill this position?
There are many factors that go into filling a job - and the short answer is "it depends."
Location, budget, requirements, internal processes, urgency, and the supply/demand for the type of candidate you are looking to hire all contribute to the time it takes to fill a role.
We can generally cut the time it takes to fill a role on average by 50% than normal recruiting efforts (posting the job and praying for a good candidate to apply). To do that, we require you to let us guide the process and listen to our advice. We know what we're doing (well, most of the time).
Why don't people want to work anymore?
This is obviously a loaded question - with a complicated answer. The most common answer is that there is a gap between what an employer expects of their employees and what employees expect from the work involved. A "great job" isn't just about compensation; it's a combination of pay, benefits, meaningful work, location, hours, and leadership.
Why has recruiting gotten so complicated?
There are four generations in the workforce, including Gen Z, the first "digital natives." The COVID pandemic has shifted priorities for both workers and companies, and added a lot more variables between returning to in-person office work and two-career household dynamics. New AI technology has only added to the complexity while doing little to accelerate the process.
Before zooming off to incorporate the latest AI and other new tech into your recruiting process, make sure you are solid on the fundamentals first. If you are not sure what those fundamentals are, let's talk about how we can help you up your recruiting game.