As a care professional, you know working in the care industry is one of the most personally and professionally rewarding careers around. Helping others who need you is gratifying. But as a business, you have the extra task of recruiting, hiring and retaining the best caregivers possible to represent your company — and little time to do it.
Luckily, recruiting and hiring qualified employees with confidence isn’t hard, if you know the right techniques.
This 5-step guide is designed just for you, to help you find and keep top talent at your business. You’ll spend less time looking for qualified candidates and won’t feel like you’re constantly retraining a new crop of caregivers.
Download the guide to learn how to maximize recruiting and hiring efforts, so you don’t waste valuable time on approaches that don’t work or aren’t efficient.
You’ll learn tips on tailoring your recruiting efforts to more effectively attract qualified candidates’ attention, initiate the conversation with promising candidates and confidently hire dependable employees.
Step 1: Sell Yourself
Did you know people typically consult 15 resources (including social media sites and job boards) to help them make a decision about a company? If you want potential candidates to know how great your company is, tell them in places where they will see it. Step 1 of this guide shows you how to make a great first impression and how to stand out so candidates will get excited about your company and will want to work for you.
Step 2: Create Compelling Job Posts
Once you have their attention, Step 2 shows you how taking the time to craft a compelling job post now can save you from wading through a stack of unqualified resumes later. In the guide, you’ll find out how a great job title makes your job posting distinct and grabs the attention of the most qualified candidates. They will want to discover why your company is the best match for them.
Step 3: Communicate Effectively
Does a flood of resumes overwhelm you? Replying to candidates is time consuming, and how you do it speaks volumes about your business. Step 3 shows you how to communicate effectively in the most time-efficient and professional manner possible. We will show you tips and even give you templates for replying to each candidate’s application quickly so you can spend more time on the best candidates.
Step 4: Reach Out
Recruiting is tough when applicants don’t have the needed qualifications. Step 4 shows you how to widen your pool of job candidates — even how to find those who aren’t actively looking for a new job. Stay one step ahead of the competition and use the guide’s tips on how to proactively source candidates to find qualified caregivers your competition doesn’t even know about.
Step 5: Hire With Confidence
When you find the perfect candidate, you must thoroughly check their background and qualifications. Studies indicate up to 15 percent of candidates aren’t always honest, and your caregiving business depends on your employees. The process might seem intimidating, but Step 5 of this guide gives you the tools you need to make sure there is nothing concerning. You’ll find websites to visit, agencies to contact and learn what to look for to unearth anything you need to know about before you extend an offer.
Recruiting and hiring is a crucial part of any business, but it doesn’t have to take unnecessary time.Download the complete, free guide and we’ll show you how to improve and tailor your recruitment process to your company’s needs, so that you stay efficient and successfully build your team.
