Human Resources

  • Create an accurate, concise job description. The job’s responsibilities should be obvious. Cut out the fluff and reveal the most important information in a concise, but clear and descriptive way. A helpful resource: www.jobdescriptions.com

  • Make sure your print, radio or other ads are written in a way that catches the attention of the best-possible potential applicants

  • In all your advertising materials, refer potential applicants to a place where they can find out more information about the company, such as a website, or the phone number of someone they can call to discuss the details of the position

  • Launch an employee referral program. Offer incentive for your employee base to become recruiters, such as a bonus or reward after the new employee completes a probationary period

  • Use your customer base. Let them know that your company is growing. Mail or e-mail them about the position and the qualifications you are looking for

  • For some positions, allow your employees to take part in the hiring. They have the opportunity to choose who they work with and it is an effective team-building strategy. On a lesser scale, you can also poll current employees to get a more accurate picture of what the position entails. They may be able to provide you with more specifics

  • Use any medium necessary to make yourself and the position visible. The goal is to hire quickly and cost-efficiently. Use Internet sites, or other forms of advertising that have proven effective in the past. Be resourceful, proactive and selective




POSTED ON: 3/1/2001