Purple Squirrel? Discover How this Hiring Term Can Put Your Business Ahead

When it comes to hunting, the most elusive opposition is typically the highest gain. Not only is it hard to find, but it’s even more difficult to capture. Searching for the perfect new hire for your growing business can prove to be just as complex. With the availability of online job applications and the increased use of social media, it has become easier than ever to find recruits. However, this increase in access has paved the way for a substantial decrease in quality. According to employers, only 75 percent of candidates that they receive are actually experienced to do the job for which they are applying. So how can your business fight this avalanche of pretenders to get the right fit? By catching the elusive purple squirrel!

What is a purple squirrel?

The use of the term ‘purple squirrel’ has become increasing popular for hiring managers. It refers to a job candidate with precisely the right education, experience and qualifications that perfectly coincides with the opening in which they are applying. This is your gold standard, the multifaceted piece that completes your workplace puzzle.

What’s the significance of the term?

The implication of the term is that the perfect candidate is just as rare as a real-life purple squirrel. In theory, this prized applicant not only has the right qualifications, but they have the ability to lessen the learning curve of fitting into a new workplace. They may still experience a few bumps along the way but, ideally, they will be able to start contributing immediately while experiencing an instant connection with their new team.

How can my business find one?

While utilizing social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook, as well as implementing an employee referral program, can be incredibly effective tools, they still do not solve your core issue of finding the right candidate. Managers waste more than just money when they are busy perusing dozens of unqualified resumes. They increase the time it takes to hire, wasting valuable resources as well as sacrificing productivity from additional team members who must pick up the slack. This is where it helps to look to the professionals: Skywalk Group. With our OnRecruit® service, you can decrease the time it takes to fill open positions and save up to 50 percent in costs compared to traditional recruiting. With weekly reports and metrics, we will be able to keep you in the loop and weed out unqualified applicants so you can focus on running your daily operations. From this, your company will continue to grow without sacrificing vital productivity and resources.

Finding your purple squirrel can be difficult but we have the tools to shorten the chase. Contact our team today to find out how we can work for you!