Recruitment processes can be lengthy and arduous affairs that are often perceived as boring and lacking in creativity. The worst part about this is that a number of recruitment processes are also ineffective, simply using valuable time and money that could be invested better elsewhere.
In order to make the most of the recruitment process it is therefore important for businesses to implement creative methods. This will attract increased attention and facilitate the process of recruitment.
Here are five great and creative ways for you to recruit staff:
1: Use Social Networks
A great and creative way to hire people is to advertise vacancies on social networking sites. Not only can you simply update your status to something as simple as “recruiting”, but you can also post lists of job vacancies in order to attract attention. With millions of users checking their accounts on a regular basis, even multiple times a day, social networks are a key resource when it comes to recruitment.
You could even go as far as to hold the ‘first round’ of the recruitment process entirely online. This could involve getting applicants to send their CV to your contact details or even to have them submit a short paragraph as to why you should recruit them
2: Go Public
Another innovative idea is to go public with your job advertisements by utilising all forms of media. This does not simply apply to the usual methods of newspaper and radio publications, but can include more unique and creative ideas.
Think of new and exciting ways to advertise job vacancies. For example, the daily mail reported on a college graduate in America who wore a sandwich board with the words “hire me” written across it last month. Similar ideas could be implemented by businesses in order to make themselves stand out from the crowd and create a unique image of their company.
3: Use Events
It may seem like a traditional method of recruitment but there is no reason why using recruitment events and fairs can’t be creative. They offer a great opportunity to attract large numbers of potential staff so make sure that you make a good impression. Think of a creative way to display yourself at the fair in order to stand out from the other companies. Consider offering food or other free gifts to attract attention.
4: Go to the Applicants
Don’t just wait for the applicants to come to you, go to the applicants yourself! Instead of posting vacancies on large recruitment sites, look at smaller and more specific ones. You could even visit local colleges and services to find out about notice boards – both in the realms of the internet and the physical world. Advertising here will make sure that you attract a lot of applicants as well as making sure they are from the right discipline areas.
5: Be Prolific with Writing
Another great way to recruit creatively is to use a range of written mediums in order to advertise that you are hiring. Blog posts, news reports, anything that will help to make sure that you are getting noticed. Publicity is a great tool so make sure that you are as prolific as possible and put your advertisement in as many different places as possible.
This article was written by Snowdrop KCS, leading providers of HR software.
