PeopleSelect -Recruitment begins before the search

2nd Jul 2010

July 2010

Recruitment begins before the search…..

What are you looking for?

Before you can start to actively attract candidates to your business you need to be very clear about the type of role you need to recruit for. What does your business need? This can be determined via a clearly defined vision, organisational structure and subsequently designing roles required to ‘get the job done’. Having a clear vision for the future and a defined business structure is one of the things that potential candidates look for in a prospective employer. Is this business going places? Do they have their stuff together? Are they intending on being around in the future?

A good position description defines the core role purpose, core accountabilities, key activities as well as the success criteria associated with these. In addition, this document defines the knowledge, skills and experience required to do the job which can aid in screening for suitable candidates.

Some businesses, in conjunction to a position description have developed role competencies to better define their requirements around areas such as communication, knowledge sharing & teamwork. The rationale behind this approach is to articulate the differences in behaviours and skills for the various roles in the business ie a Secretary will have different communication requirements to the CEO.

Even if you are not in a position to develop role competencies, you still need to also be clear about these types of behavioural attributes you are looking for in a potential candidate. A prospective employee may be able to do the tasks provided but do they execute them in a way that supports the culture you want to have in the business? How do they communicate with others? How do they handle difficult customer situations? Are they able to think creatively to solve problems? Defining these attributes will help you determine the questions you need to ask during the interview process.

For further information or advice on this area, please contact PeopleSelect on 4629 7797 or Kristie Leopardi on 0408 945 053.

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