If managers want to have the right people in their teams, they cannot only rely on recruiters that they would get such people for them. The cooperation with recruiters and understanding of effective recruitment techniques are essential. The most important features that executives seeking new members for their teams should not miss have been summed up by the CareerBuilder.com server.
1. Asking questions is not enough
Managers, who participate in interviews, should reckon with the fact that the interview is a dialogue. They should prepare for the fact that many applicants will ask various questions and that it will be necessary to “sell” them your company and your team.
2. Keep looking for new people
Try the technique of continuous ongoing recruitment. It’s too late to look for people only when someone leaves. If you do this you just end up hiring unsuitable candidates due to time pressure.
3. Think of the future
Managers should be involved in corporate events to communicate with students and other potential talents addressed by the company.
4. Do not be afraid to hire smarter people
The better people surround you the better you look. Your team cannot be the best if you do not hire the best people.
5. Search for a successor
Think about your work in the long run. Consider your new team members as your potential successors.
6. Do not base your decision just on CV
Focus not only on current knowledge and skills but also primarily on the extent, to which candidates are willing to learn and what potential they bring.
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