As a small business, you are always busy. Here are five tips for recruiting as a small business that could save you time.
1. Utilise Social Media: Social media can be a great way to connect with potential employees and build a strong employer brand. Use platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter to post job opportunities and attract suitable candidates. You can now use tools like chatbots and Snapchat to complete an initial applicant screening that requires minimal human intervention.
2. Leverage Your Network: Leverage your personal and professional networks to find qualified candidates. Ask your contacts to spread the word about your job openings, and consider offering referral bonuses to employees who help you find suitable candidates. With so many people in the job market, many hires already work elsewhere.
3. Reach Out to Professional Associations: Professional associations often have job boards or networking events you can attend to find qualified candidates.
4. Post on Job Boards: Take advantage of popular job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and Monster to post your job openings to a wide range of potential candidates.
5. Offer Flexible Work Arrangements: Many small businesses don’t have the resources to offer competitive salary packages. Offering flexible work arrangements, such as remote work or part-time schedules, can help attract candidates looking for more flexibility than traditional job—play-up benefits like working from home or flexible schedules.
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