Getting the best people for your vacancies isn’t as easy as you might think. We all know it involves a lot more than just posting a job and waiting for the applications to roll in. Yes, you might well be inundated with applications, but searching through them to find candidates with the right skills and expertise that are also a good fit for your business is like looking for the proverbial ‘needle in a haystack’!

There are lots of people out there looking for new career opportunities. But just because they’re looking, it doesn’t mean they’re right for you. Follow our top tips to make sure you get the best results from your recruitment process.

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Our top tips to attract better candidates for your business

  • Promote what makes your company unique: Most businesses are very good at selling their services and/or products, but not all consider the benefits of selling the company and what makes it a great place to work. Work out what makes you different from other companies and make sure everyone knows about it!
  • Take a proactive approach to recruitment: Every business wants to employ high quality employees and sometimes the employees you’re after will already be in employment. It’s always worth keeping in contact with people you meet during networking/business events – they might be happy in their jobs now, but who knows in the future!
  • Focus on the happiness of your current staff: Your employees are the biggest ambassadors for your business. If they believe it’s a great place to work, they’re more likely to tell their friends and families about any vacancies you advertise. You already have talented and skilled employees – the chances are they have other talented and skilled contacts in their network.  Your current employees can help to not only rave about your culture and boost your employer reputation, but also to expand your reach and broadcast your vacancies through their own contacts.
  • Have a bank of candidates waiting: This is where Premier Placement Services can help! We already vet our candidates through a rigorous recruiting process and have candidates waiting to fill your vacancies. And we don’t just put people in jobs – we make sure they are the right fit for you and your business and have the necessary skills to add real value to your company.

To start your recruitment journey with Premier Placement Services, talk to us today. Our friendly team is based in Newcastle and Crewe and will be happy to help with all your recruitment needs throughout Staffordshire and Cheshire.