User talk:Lena925gl3
Completing a job vacancy can seem like a very problematic customer if you've never done it before. The whole process can be made very simple if you break it down into controlled types and consider the following suggestions when finding a candidate for your next job vacancy.
1. Be clear about the job vacancy Before you start, it's useful to come up with a list of what the job requires and the tasks that the prospect will be required to do in their role. Once you've done this you can refine it and modify it but you should be left with a crystal clear and concise job description going front.
2. Use a specialist recruitment agency If the vacancy is in a specialised niche or field, such as social care for example of this then you may find that it's best to get some specialist help and go to a social work recruitment agency or perhaps talk to a consultant about your needs. You could save a lot of time and money this way.
3. Short-list your candidates Today's tough economic climate means that jobs are in high interest so you're likely to get many more applications for a vacancy than you may expect. Be strict and read each one carefully, ensuring that you only put forward for interview those candidates who are qualified to do the job.
4. Plan your interview questions carefully Now that you have your shortlist of candidates, you need to make a list of requests that will encourage the kind of answers you want to hear. It's essential to be prepared. Whilst it is important to be well prepared in the interview, you should also expect to ask new questions based on where the interview takes you.
5. Don't settle for second best If you have been through the interview process and whittled the individuals down but are still unable to make a selection then don't be afraid to arrange a second interview progression. If however, you do not think that you have found the right candidate then don't settle for second best. Simply go back to the agency and speak to them again.
6. Refine your candidate requirements If you did find that the first batch of candidates were not up to basic then it may be worth talking through the criteria with the recruitment agency again and being more specific about the role and the type of person you are looking for.
7. Think about how the applicant will fit in to your working habitat Even when selecting the candidate who can fill the job vacancy is simple enough on paper, the interview process will give you more of an insight into their individuality and from your careful questions and the answers given you should be able to work out whether the candidate would fit in well with your organisation and the team within which they would be placed.
The tips outlined above should give you more of an idea about where to start in your search for the right candidate for your next job vacancy, making the procedure less daunting and more achievable.
