Helpful Tips for Hiring Great Candidates

Metierlink Provides Helpful Tips for HR and Hiring Managers as Hiring Freezes
Start to Thaw
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
Metierlink, a full service recruitment agency representing leading professionals
in Marketing, Advertising, Media and all areas within the Digital workspace, has
compiled a list helpful tips for HR and Hiring Managers to keep in mind when
looking to hire talented professionals.

"As companies start to look at ending their hiring freezes, now would be the
time to remind yourself of some key steps to hiring new talent," said Sonia
Jairath, president and founder of Metierlink. "Sometimes, employers are so eager
to hire someone to fill a crucial position, that they forget the key steps that
can keep them from hiring suitable candidates."

To help make sure that you`ve found the right person for the job, keep the
following seven tips in mind:

1) Write a thorough job description. Standard, short or vague descriptions won`t
attract the best talent for your role, team and company. Lay it all out on the
table, and there shouldn`t be any surprises when it comes time to interview a
candidate.

2) Ask recruitment experts what actual salary ranges and skills there are for a
specific role in the marketplace. More often, candidates have to be hybrids of
different positions to get the job done, so make sure you`re offering the proper
compensation to attract the right talent.

3) Be open to freelance consultants and contractors as support while you take
time to screen candidates. Freelancers and contractors are generally able to hit
the ground running upon arrival, mitigating the effect a vacancy has on
impacting the bottom line.

4) Partner with your recruiter and be as specific as possible about your team
and company`s needs. While reviewing candidates, communicate to your recruiter
what doesn`t work for you so future recommendations will be a better fit.

5) If you are partnering with others in your organization to manage the
recruitment and hiring process, it's important to make sure everyone has the
latest and most relevant information regarding the status of candidates. One
point of contact should filter clear comments regarding openings and candidate
reviews.

6) Prior to making an offer, ask for 2 to 3 references. They should be former
supervisors or managers. Recruiters should be able to provide this service and
share a detailed reference check summary with you.

7) Ask recruiters to include candidate introductions with resumes. The
introduction should state why a recommendation is a possible match for your
opening. This will save you time and allow you to get to their relevant skills
that may not be clear in a resume.

Help Is Out There

"The good news is, we as recruiters are able to help you find the best person
for the position you`re looking to fill," said Sonia Jairath. "Recruiters don`t
always enjoy the best reputation. Sometimes the recruiter you`re dealing with
didn`t get to know the company or culture when they recommend a candidate. Or
didn`t take the time to really get to know the talent. That`s why we at
Metierlink are committed to our highly personal approach to creating better
matches. When you call us, you`ll get the benefit of a vast professional network
and our highly selective screening process."

For more information on Metierlink and its services, please visit
www.metierlink.com. Or call 646-577-0852.

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