When it comes to recruiting strategies, everyone has their own method and generally, recruiters will stick with that method that works best. So is there really such thing as the “best recruiting strategy”?
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According to Robert Half Technology, they’re all great! When presented with a range of recruitment strategies, IT decision makers say they are likely to try them all in order to land the best talent for their teams. These strategies include using recruiters, offering job flexibility, and offering more pay.
Technology leaders were asked, “Which of the following are you willing to do when you face challenges filling an open full-time role?” Below are the top four responses along with advice from Robert Half Technology on how to maximize each strategy:
1. Work with a Specialized Recruiter
According to Robert Half Technology research, 46% of IT leaders work with specialized recruiters to help fill vacant positions. Robert Half Technology says that specialized recruiters have access to an untapped candidate pool and can help streamline the hiring process. Look for a recruiter who knows your local employment market well and can identify your hiring needs.
2. Be More Flexible on Skills Requirements and Provide Training to New Hires
According to the research findings, 45% of IT leaders say it’s important to be more flexible on the specific skills you’re looking for and if you can’t find these skilled workers, you should train new hires on these skills. Robert Half Technology says a lack of flexibility on candidate skills and experience, especially in a talent-short market, could be detrimental to hiring efforts. Look for someone who meets 75% of the role’s requirements and is highly motivated to learn and grow.
3. Divide Responsibilities Among Existing Team
If you can’t find talent outside the company, try looking within. Forty-five percent of respondents say they divide role responsibilities among different team members. Robert Half Technology says that asking staff to temporarily take on additional work allows them to stretch their skills. However, make sure the extra work doesn’t overburden—and then burn out—your team.
4. Increase the Salary/Compensation Package
According to 43% of IT leaders, increasing your salary or compensation packages is a great recruiting strategy, especially for candidates who are looking to leave their current employers for a better paying position. Robert Half Technology says to offer compensation that matches or exceeds local market rates to attract top tech talent. Use resources, such as the Robert Half Technology 2019 Salary Guide, to help you set competitive salaries.
“In a tight labor market, technology leaders must be as agile with their recruiting efforts as they are with project management,” said Ryan Sutton, a district president for Robert Half Technology. “If you’re adaptable with your hiring tactics and offering competitive compensation packages, your candidate pool will expand.”
Learn more about Robert Half Technology’s research findings, here.