Weekly Tips on Recruiting
Contact all the local “Workforce Commission offices”. Some people will go to a workforce office to find a job if they’ve recently relocated to the area and don’t know the market. These offices are funded by the government and provide free assistance to any American who’s looking for a job or wants to change careers. For … Continue reading
Call ALL the suppliers and distributors in your area and ask if they’ll let you post a help wanted flyer at their location. Yes, even those that you don’t do business with. I’ve found that about 80% of the suppliers and distributors will post your help wanted flyer, even if you haven’t spent a … Continue reading
Call the instructors and career counselors at every trade school and two year college in your area. They can refer recent graduates, as well as, past students who may have graduated 2+ years ago and can hit the ground running. As competitive as education is, most schools offer life-time placement assistance to their graduates. In … Continue reading
Over the next few months, we’re going to offer up some ideas that you may be able to use to attract additional applicants. The first tip is to get some “We’re Hiring” magnetic signs made to put on the back of every truck. These are typically very affordable and can be used over and over … Continue reading
Think of the money you spend on recruiting as an investment, just the same as buying shares of stock. Based on the anticipated return, you need to determine how much you are prepared to invest. If it cost you $400 to hire someone that will generate $400 a day in revenue, is that a good … Continue reading
I talk to a lot of contractors that tell me, “I’d never let someone come back to work for me if they quit. If they leave the company, they’re not welcome back!” We’ll, if that’s you, you need to stop thinking that way. Business is Business…having this type of attitude is making it personal. Business … Continue reading
Have you ever called an applicant and they tell you this? Most of us have. The problem is that most of us just say “Okay, thanks” and hang up. That’s absolutely not the right response. Keep in mind that the best people “ARE” employed, so you should always expect that response. The correct way to … Continue reading
If you miss out on a great person, be sure to ask them if they know anyone else that might be interested. For example: “Well __(applicants name)___, I would really love to have you working for us, but since I’ve missed out with you, is there anyone else that you know that might be qualified? … Continue reading
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