Staffing Agencies: 5 Ways to Reel in the Best Recruits
Staffing companies want to provide their clients with the best labor pool possible. A strong, experienced, and capable staff will attract organizations in need of workers to your staffing agency, and you will profit greatly. But, the key is to attract the best works to your agency. Recruiting in the business world is an art that a savvy owner must master. Try implementing the following tips the next time you are recruiting and give your agency an edge over the competition.
Be approachable online.
In 2015, the majority (if not all) of applications for vacancies are done online. Therefore, your recruiting webpage that asks potential applicants to submit their resume/cover letter is remarkably important. Be sure to keep it neat, simple, and concise, with clear instructions as to how interested workers should contact you. Forbes magazine also suggests that you not include language that deters or intimidates applicants. For example, never put “the failure to do (such-and-such) will result in your application not being considered.” Such language is rude, and does not make your staffing agency attractive for new talent pools. Use softer language and be more inviting.
No Auto-Responses.
So many companies have programs that send an automatic message that confirm the receipt of an online application. If you want to set your agency apart, ditch the automated system. Personal responses are far more inviting, friendly, and professional. If completely forgoing the automated response just isn’t practical, try your best to make your automated message as human-like as possible.
Use your voice.
Once you see that you have received some applications, do not hesitate to call the number that the applicants have given you. This can be a surprisingly valuable practice. It immediately shows you who has the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate well on the telephone, and it can help you narrow your list of choices down without having to interview everybody. Talk to applicants on the phone, find out who you like, and schedule interviews accordingly.
Referral benefits.
Most people don’t think to utilize their current staff in order to improve it. But, it is important to remember that the workers in your staffing agency have made professional connections throughout their careers and potentially know workers who would be a perfect fit for your company. So, offer them a little bit of an incentive to do some recruiting for you!
Boast your workers’ success.
Applicants who have an interest in working under a staffing company generally have long-term ambitions of finding a full-time position down the road. If your staffing agency successfully helps workers find that coveted position, flaunt it! There is nothing wrong with showing off your agency’s ability to get workers’ careers rolling.
Using the aforementioned tips will give your staffing agency a personal, approachable feel and will help you pull in top-notch recruits. If you are looking for other ways to stay ahead of the game, consider increasing your cash flow and expanding your agency by invoice factoring. There are a multitude of benefits that come with staffing invoice factoring, so contact Factor Finders and start your path to success.