Beyond the traditional employee recruiting options, such as recruiting new employees from within your business or on college campuses, the following recruiting resources may help you in your search for qualified candidates:
Employee referrals: Employee referrals were formerly considered a somewhat risky practice — an invitation to nepotism and favoritism. But, in reality, most employees would rather walk across a bed of hot coals than recommend a friend or relative who may turn out to be a source of embarrassment.
Job fairs: Job fairs are recruiting events that bring together employers and job-seekers in one location. They’re generally sponsored by professional associations, community organizations, or educational institutions. The sponsoring group hires a hall, invites potential employers to set up recruiting and/or information booths and tables, and handles all the administrative and publicity arrangements.
Open houses: Get the word out by using a variety of media (flyers and store posters, notices to local schools and colleges, and even commercials on local cable and radio outlets) to stir up interest. Set up an effective, well-organized, and nondiscriminatory process that makes applicants feel welcome, but also enables you to eliminate from the running those individuals who are clearly unsuitable.
Professional associations and unions: Most professional associations have some sort of job referral service, publish a newsletter listing available positions, or maintain a resumé bank. The Internet, of course, has made this process even easier, in essence creating an online community that lets members exchange information and ideas. Any of these sources can be a good starting point for a focused candidate search, especially if you’re looking for a technical or professional specialty.
Direct applications (walk-ins): Anyone who has the energy and the gumption to make a cold, face-to-face call is someone whose resumé probably deserves a review. Invite the person to either leave behind or send you a resumé, along with a cover letter.
Government employment services: Employer-paid unemployment taxes fund these offices — in other words, you foot the bill. These agencies exist primarily to offer services to job seekers. They register the unemployed, determine and pay unemployment benefits, offer counseling and training, and provide labor-market information.
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