Add extra value to your interview process.

In a market where high quality skilled candidates are hard to find, what are you doing to help an individual choose your company to work for, over a competitor?

In a recently completed assignment to source a Bids professional, which thankfully came to a successful conclusion, we got there, in large part, due to the willingness of the hiring team to move quickly, flexibly and when necessary to add a little extra to demonstrate to the individual why theirs should be the offer she accepted. 

The hire was turned around in 4 working days because they knew the competitor was moving quickly. They changed the process because they knew they did not have enough time to allow for the usual 3 interviews and presentation. When the candidate received 2 offers they agreed to ring the individual - not to pressure her to choose their offer but to ensure she had all the information she needed to make an informed decision, and know that she was valued. 

All of this helped to demonstrate that they were the kind of business that places value in and on their employees. 

It made the difference. 

What are you doing (above and beyond the norm) to help get your future employee - particularly in highly competitive skill areas - to accept your offer?

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