Are you searching for tech talent? When you’ve decided to hire an IT person to join your team, it can be difficult to know where to look to find the best candidates. The standard approach is to simply post a job listing, and wait for candidates to contact you. That’s a common entry point for the hiring process, but for better results it pays to take more proactive steps in your search.
You can take an active role to increase your chances of finding top professionals by using the following best practices. Here are five great ways to maximize your search and find great people.
1) Monitor your company’s reviews online, publish a blog and maintain an active online presence. Savvy tech professionals stay connected with their industry online, and will visit job sites to learn about companies before they’re ready to make a career move. Build your company reputation by writing about industry topics and posting helpful information to keep your organization on the radar of top potential candidates.
2) Actively network for candidate referrals. A great place to start building your referral network is in-house at your organization by talking to your tech staff and asking for recommendations. It’s also a good idea to reach out to former employees, who might know of someone who would be a good fit. Also, you might want to consider hiring a Professional Recruiter with an established professional network and connections.
3) Revisit the resumes your already have on file. Are you keeping files of past applicants? It’s possible that your ideal employee has already applied. Now is a great time to reach out and reconnect. Although that person may be happily filling another position, it’s worth contacting him or her – both to gauge interest, and see if they have any professional recommendations for other candidates.
4) Ensure privacy for candidates. When you’re recruiting talent, it pays to be considerate about maintaining the privacy of conversations and other sensitive information. There are always candidates searching for growth opportunities that don’t necessarily want their current employer to know they’re looking. Avoid requesting resumes or other application information through a candidate’s work contact email or telephone.
5) Search for candidates that aren’t job hunting. One way to accomplish this is to attend tech industry conferences and events. It’s always a good idea to build relationships before you need them, but don’t be afraid to talk to the IT folks about referrals and recommendations. This type of networking will keep you current, and pay off when it’s time to recruit for talent.
Bonus tip: Get in touch with us at Market Street Talent. We’re proud of the network of organizations and tech professionals we’ve built through years of experience in our industry. Please let us know if we can help you start a search, or if there’s anything we can do for you!