What do the pyramids of Giza, the Lord of the Rings, and the most important aspects of recruiting have in common? They all come in threes! When it comes to recruiting, here are the three major elements that all recruiters need to perfect. 

ATTRACTION

Don’t shy away from new and innovative ways to attract job seekers, like expanding your social media presence or tapping into your existing employees’ referrals. Last year 79% of job seekers used social media in their search, and LinkedIn reported that 94% of recruiters used their site to vet potential candidates. You’re working on attracting and engaging the best pool of talent possible, so use every resource available to further your reach.

RECRUITMENT

Recruiting involves identifying the best candidates out of the pool you’ve attracted, screening them, and determining who might be the best fit for your company’s culture. Many companies struggle to conduct proper screenings and weed out candidates that may not quite fit. To combat this, consider incorporating panel interviews after the initial one-on-one meeting. Doing this can improve interviewing accuracy by 20-30 percent and helps discover if the candidate is both competent to do the job and whether they fit within the company culture.

ONBOARDING

Proper onboarding is one of the most important aspects of the post-recruitment process; 91% of reported satisfied employees had a formal onboarding program during their early time in a new position. To properly set your new employee up for success, start the onboarding process before they even arrive and send them new hire documents prior to their first day. Develop quantifiable goals and expectations that are clear to both the new hire and their manager. Reinforce your company’s culture throughout the onboarding experience to engage your new hire and have them eager to start contributing.  

Skywalk Group provides customizable levels of involvement and consulting in all three phases of the recruitment process. We can set you up for success with lower turnover rates, lower cost per hire, and an overall shorter time to hire. Get in touch today to discuss your specific recruiting needs! 

This article was updated December 17, 2019 from the original content.