December is often mistaken as a month of “nothing happening”
on the hiring front. An idea exists that hiring managers push off the selection
process until January either to save money on the old year’s budget or to avoid
the time associated with starting a new employee during the busy schedule that
accompanies end-of-year deadlines and holiday vacations.
But the December myth is just that, a myth. In fact, many
hiring managers actually feel increased pressure to fill open slots before the
end of the year.
People who wait or think that those December jobs might be
available after the first of the year might miss a golden opportunity. The end
of the year often brings “use them or lose them” deadlines at many companies.
If hiring managers don't fill open positions before the New Year, they risk
losing the open slots.
So what should your company do to be certain the hiring
process doesn’t slow down during December? Here are some things to
consider.
1. 1.
Is your website mobile responsive? With the smart phone, many people do
not even use a laptop anymore.
2. 2.
Once the candidates can find the jobs, how easy is it for them to apply? Too
many pages and forms to fill out and candidates will move on to a more
user-friendly job opening.
3. 3.
Do you have an employee referral program? Do your employees know what it
is? Share this information with your employees on a regular basis.
4. 4.
Avoid scheduling challenges for interviews when hiring managers are traveling.
Thanks to the accessibility of video conferencing capabilities, many resources
are available to conduct the interviews via video conference. Utilize
this tool to your advantage during this time of year.
5. 5.
Don’t let a lot of time go by from the first time you interview the
candidate to the second interview. If you like the candidate, move quickly in
the interview process. Chances are that you are not the only company who is
interested in hiring this person.
6. 6.
Make certain your hiring managers are educated on the state of the current job
market. It should be a priority to interview candidates as soon as possible or
risk losing the great candidates to proactive hiring managers.
7. 7.
Flexible contract workers help to fill in the gaps during the hiring
process.
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