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5 Tips to Finding the Right Candidate for the Job

03 / 07 / 21 | Employers

If you’re trying to fill a position for your company, you probably know all too well the energy and resources it takes to find a great candidate. Depending on your location and industry, resumes may come pouring in—or you may hear crickets. Either way, selecting candidates for a job can be daunting when the traditional avenues aren’t working.

If you’re tired of looking for a new hire or feel like you’ve exhausted all your options, have you considered these five creative ways to find top talent?

1. Network with Former Employees

Former employees are usually in new workplaces related to your industry. Reach out on LinkedIn or via phone or email to see if they know of anyone right for the job. In a good economy, employees are always looking for the next opportunity, and your business might be just what they’re searching for. Try to think of your former superstar employees; they’ll be able to spot equally talented candidates and send them your way.

2. Connect With a Staffing Agency

A staffing agency like Atlas Staffing is one of the best ways to find the perfect fit. Staffing agencies specialize in job placement and will save you a great deal of time and resources by doing most of the legwork for you. If you’re located near Yakima, Spokane, Boise, Tigard, or Northwest Phoenix, you won’t find a better partner than Atlas Staffing.

3. Talk to Customers

Your customers are often your best advocates, and if one of them has the right qualifications, they might be very eager to join your company—or recommend someone they’d love to work with.

4. Use Social Media

Social media isn’t just for selling your product. Use Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms where you have a presence to sell your company to your customers. Advertise your job opening and do some initial vetting by checking out the profiles of those expressing interest.

5. Hire Internally

If you’ve run out of options above, try taking another look within. Maybe you don’t have anyone who meets the qualifications on paper, but if you have a reliable employee who is interested in the position, they may be worth considering. You’ll save a lot of hassle by hiring internally rather than struggling to fill the position with someone you aren’t familiar with.

It’s Time to Find the Right Job Candidates

Each of these tips may help you find the perfect fit for your opening, and if you’re reading this you’ve most likely spent lots of time trying to find the right candidate to no avail. With Atlas Staffing, selecting candidates for a job will be easier than ever. Save yourself time and find the right employee by contacting Atlas Staffing today!

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