Helpful Job Resource Blog

No matter how saturated the job market is or how hard times are for a company, hiring doesn’t stop. To keep going, you need the right talent.

However, despite decades of organizations trying to make hiring easier, there’s no formula for filtering and determining the right candidate for a specific vacancy.

Hire the wrong person, and you’ve made yourself an extremely costly mistake—a single bad hire can cost you up to $50,000! No business can afford such losses, so it’s best to revisit your process.

We’ve got some tips for you that can help you find the employee of your dreams.

• 1.) Ensure competency
  Competency cannot be compromised. Every job you post should have a list of technical skills that candidates must possess. While employees do learn on the job, having the basic knowledge and skills that are required for the role will make the process easier for the applicant and the company.
  
  Soft skills also need to be identified and assessed for each candidate. Managerial or leadership positions require leadership abilities. Sales personnel are required to be outgoing and extroverted. Therefore, it’s imperative that a new recruit has the appropriate soft skills for the role.
• 2.) Check for compatibility
  When hiring individuals, you don’t just need someone to get the job done. It has to be done right and alongside other people. This means that assessing a candidate’s character and personality traits during the interview stage becomes extremely important. The candidate’s personal values should match the company’s to ensure that core business principles are upheld.
  
  Company culture aids personal development and boosts motivation. The new recruit must be someone who complements the work community you have created and should not be a threat to it. Such employees will take ownership and will work to make your company successful.
• 3.) Look for commitment
  An employee may be compatible and capable, but if they aren’t committed, it’ll be futile. As a recruiter, you want someone who’s dedicated to building their career. These individuals are self-motivated and are determined to work hard and deliver results.
  
  With the promise of professional development and good career progress, your company can attract the zealous candidates you need for your organization.

Despite the work and research that have gone into making hiring and recruitment easier, it’s still a hard job. There’s no standardized process and it requires time and effort.

Some industries—such as construction restoration or insurance restoration—require great diligence and cannot allow room for error.

The good news is that you can always outsource your hiring needs to an experienced and reliable recruiter to make your job easier. If you’re based in the US, you can entrust OPS Staffing with construction recruitment and restoration recruitment. Visit our website or call us at + 1 (888) 482-6019 to get in touch with us.