Attracting Candidates
Attracting the right people to apply for your vacancies is important as you need a good response from suitably qualified people. It is worthwhile assessing what the right person might look like and what would make the job attractive to them. The following issues are covered:
Sources of recruitment
Redeployment
In many cases organisations will have a policy of redeployment, which should be followed as required.
Advertisements
Job advertisements need to perform a number of requirements:
- Attract a good response from suitably qualified people;
- Discourage those people who would be unsuitable;
- Promote a positive image of the organisation;
- Comply with discrimination legislation.
Newspapers and Specialist Press/Magazines
Newspapers and specialist media are frequently used. However they can be expensive and it is therefore important to carefully consider the target audience.
Specialist magazines/press can be focused on specific professions.
Jobcentre Plus
Provides advice on recruitment methods and procedures
For further guidance see the Jobcentre Plus Website
Tools
Advertising Guidance – A checklist of what should be included in a job advertisement
Attracting Candidates Guidance – A more in depth guide to attracting candidates
Employer branding – An important aspect to attracting the right candidates