What is the Key to obtaining Top Talent?

The speed of your decision-making process is everything when it comes to hiring.

The need to act fast is more important than ever. With candidates in short supply and employers competing for them with better packages, you must make an excellent first impression. If you're slow to respond or don't seem interested in their candidacy, they'll be gone before you can say "job offer."

The good news is that you can take some simple steps to speed up the hiring process and ensure that you're getting the talent you need to keep growing.

First, assess your existing processes. How long does it take to review resumes? How long do interviews take? How long does it take to make offers? What kinds of candidates are falling through the cracks? Set expectations and goals for each item, on the maximum time you should spend in each area. Are there any other bottlenecks in the process that need addressing?

The most common area of opportunity for many companies is their Communication. If a job seeker doesn't hear from you that you're interested or that they're high in your consideration, they will continue seeking and will inevitably land another offer.

A quick and effective solution to repairing a slow hiring process is utilizing the help of professional recruiters like those at Pinpoint Talent. Subject matter experts in the recruitment field are well versed in the obstacles you're facing and will help you navigate them easily. 

Once you've identified areas for improvement, start implementing them! For example, if it's taking you a long time to get back to interviewed candidates, consider setting up an automated email response system, so they don't have to wait next to their phones for days or weeks. Likewise, if it's taking too long to extend an offer, try automating that part of the process so it can happen without any manual intervention from your team members (or even hiring managers).

By identifying areas where improvements can be made and implementing them immediately—you'll be able to increase efficiency and improve your chances of landing top-tier talent faster.