So you've got a job description that offers an opportunity, not a job. You've come to terms with how you see the value of the job. Now it's time to start looking for people–candidates–to help fill that job.
One way to make a job highly attractive is if you, the hiring manager, actively participate in the recruiting. There are several ways you can actively participate:
- Write the ad for the job so it sounds like you.
- Spruce up the ad on your company's website so it sounds attractive.
- Make sure you've let everyone in your group know you're looking. Your employee referral system might be your best ally here.
- Attend professional group meetings where your candidates are likely to be.
- Perform phone screens for every resume you think is a “yes” or even a “maybe” if you're having trouble finding candidates.
- Attend job fairs.
The more active you are in the recruiting, the more likely you are to find someone quickly who will find the job attractive–because you're involved.
The Entire Make Jobs Attractive Series:
- Making Jobs Attractive, Part 0
- Making Jobs Attractive, Part 1: Offer an Opportunity
- Making Jobs Attractive, Part 2: Respect the Job to Market it Well
- Making Jobs Attractive, Part 3: Market the Job Before the Interview
- Making Jobs Attractive, Part 4: Market the Job During the Interview
- Making Jobs Attractive, Part 5: Market the Job After the Interview
- Making Jobs Attractive, Part 6: Market the Job From Offer to first Day
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