Hello, I’m Yvonne Wu.  As an 8 year recruiting veteran and Senior Recruiter at Sage Software, I’ve witnessed the ups and downs of the marketplace for candidates throughout numerous economic climate changes, and one thing is for certain: it is definitely not an easy task to find the right candidate and the right fit for your organization.  

Most of the time small to medium sized businesses don’t have the luxury of a dedicated recruitment department.  One thing to recognize is that employees are the most important component of a company.  So sure, we all hire and hire often, but finding the right talent is critical to the success of any company.

I’ve got a few tips that will save you time and money!  

Create a Clear Job Description – It’s important to know exactly what you are looking for. Make sure you are clear about what you want from a candidate.  This will help you attract the type of talent that is right for your company and the position you want to fill.

Pre-screen Resumes – To avoid wasting your time on interviewing under qualified candidates, do a phone pre-screen.  This will help filter out candidates before bringing them in for a face to face interview.

Temporary to Permanent Options – Rather than bringing on full time employees, you may bring on a candidate on a temporary basis with a specific time frame to see if they are suitable for the role.  This will allow both the employee and the employer to determine whether or not they are a good fit for each other.

Check References – When you think you have found the right person you may be tempted to rush through the hiring process but make sure you check their references first! It’s important to call their previous employers/managers to find out how they performed in the past.

Remember to take your time to make sure you find the right person. Rushing through a new hire will cost you a lot more than just upfront time and money.  Be sure to find out everything you want to know about a candidate and set clear expectations.  

I’ll be posting more useful recruiting tips soon!  Until then, do you have any recruiting information you would like to share with the community or comments on this posting?  

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